What is a pro or con of living in Port Townsend, Washingtoncompared to Pocatello, Idaho?

Median Home Cost is 98% more expensive in Port Townsend.

What salary do I need to live in Port Townsend, Washington copmared to Pocatello, Idaho?

A salary of $50,000 in Pocatello, Idaho should increase to $63,441 in Port Townsend, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

POCATELLO vs. PORT TOWNSEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Pocatello, Idaho vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 26.9% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $63,441 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Port Townsend
than in Pocatello, Idaho

Pocatello, ID vs. Port Townsend, WA

Compared to Pocatello, Port Townsend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

133.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.3% lower

Commute

14.4% higher

Health

16.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Pocatello, Idaho vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pocatello, ID vs. Port Townsend, WA

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