Port Townsend, Washington vs. Astoria, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Astoria, Oregon is 6.5% cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,758 in Astoria, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Astoria, Oregon is cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Astoria
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Astoria, OR
Compared to Port Townsend, Astoria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower