Wasilla, Alaska vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 2.6% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $97,420 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
43% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Wasilla, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.7% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower