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Everett, WA vs Port Ludlow, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Port Ludlow or is it cheaper to live in Everett?
- Port Ludlow is 19.8% less expensive than Everett.

Which city has more affordable housing, Port Ludlow or Everett?
- Port Ludlow housing costs are 9.8% less expensive than Everett housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Everett or is Health Care more affordable in Port Ludlow.
- Health related expenses are 3.3% more in Port Ludlow.
 Everett, WAPort Ludlow, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock109.2100
 Food & Groceries102.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock89.6100
 Housing188.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$629,600$338,100
 Utilities69  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock85.5100
 Miscellaneous143.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Everett    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The good parts: proximity to Seattle and Bellingham, large enough for decent hospital system, ok access to food and drink, near the water The Bad parts: most everything  More

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I have lived in EVERETT WA for 5 years and ran a business here since 2000. The city is as boring as they come ,which is sad considering its vicinity to the Puget  More

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You will be ready for college if you put in the work. That is the end result of this school, and that is what I will start with here. This “review” is to just ask  More

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Reviews for Port Ludlow    5 Reviews

We spent five years looking within a 90 drive from Seattle. We retired in PL two years ago. I have lived in Asia, up and down the East Coast of the US and in CA. We  More

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love Port Ludlow! It is the best. however, master plan community is primarily retirees that are discretionary buyers and live in denial of the reality of our current  More

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No place is perfect, in fact very few are. But if we want the most drinkable water, cleanest air, and beautiful view. Stand back, this could be the place for you. We  More

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