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

Childcare is 15% more expensive in Port Orchard.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Port Townsend, Washington should increase to $52,922 in Port Orchard, 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. PORT ORCHARD
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Townsend, Washington vs. Port Orchard, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Orchard, Washington is 5.8% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,922 in Port Orchard, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port Orchard, Washington is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
15% more expensive in Port Orchard
than in Port Townsend, Washington

Port Townsend, WA vs. Port Orchard, WA

Compared to Port Townsend, Port Orchard is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.4% higher

Commute

21.5% higher

Health

1.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Port Townsend, Washington vs. Port Orchard, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Townsend, WA vs. Port Orchard, WA

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