What is a pro or con of living in Pacific Grove, Californiacompared to Port Townsend, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 108% more expensive in Pacific Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Pacific Grove, California copmared to Port Townsend, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Port Townsend, Washington should increase to $91,416 in Pacific Grove, California (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. PACIFIC GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Townsend, Washington vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 82.8% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $91,416 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Pacific Grove
than in Port Townsend, Washington

Port Townsend, WA vs. Pacific Grove, CA

Compared to Port Townsend, Pacific Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

82.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

129.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

31.3% higher

Commute

16.2% higher

Health

60.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Port Townsend, Washington vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Townsend, WA vs. Pacific Grove, CA

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