San Rafael, California vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 49.6% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $25,184 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to San Rafael, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower