Port Townsend, Washington vs. Athens, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Texas is 25.6% cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,215 in Athens, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Texas is cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Athens
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Athens, TX
Compared to Port Townsend, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.3% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher