Port Townsend, Washington vs. Newport, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport, Rhode Island is 29.4% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,646 in Newport, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport, Rhode Island is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Newport
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Newport, RI
Compared to Port Townsend, Newport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% higher
      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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  70.0% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher