Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 15.9% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $23,175 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Port Townsend
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Bismarck, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher