What is a pro or con of living in Des Moines, Washingtoncompared to Port Townsend, Washington?

Transportation is 68% more expensive in Des Moines.

What salary do I need to live in Des Moines, Washington copmared to Port Townsend, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Port Townsend, Washington should increase to $60,274 in Des Moines, 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.

PORT TOWNSEND vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Townsend, Washington vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 20.5% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,274 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
68% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Port Townsend, Washington

Port Townsend, WA vs. Des Moines, WA

Compared to Port Townsend, Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

4.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.3% higher

Commute

68.2% higher

Health

1.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Port Townsend, Washington vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Townsend, WA vs. Des Moines, WA

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