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

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Bellingham.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Port Townsend, Washington should increase to $56,256 in Bellingham, 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. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Townsend, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 12.5% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,256 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Port Townsend, Washington

Port Townsend, WA vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Port Townsend, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% higher

Commute

3.5% lower

Health

8.5% higher

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Personal

6.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Port Townsend, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Townsend, WA vs. Bellingham, WA

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