Needham, Massachusetts vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 46.0% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,024 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Needham, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% lower
      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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.5% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower