2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Napavine, WA vs Gig Harbor, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Gig Harbor or is it cheaper to live in Napavine?
- Gig Harbor is 25.7% more expensive than Napavine.

Which city has more affordable housing, Gig Harbor or Napavine?
- Gig Harbor housing costs are 108.5% more expensive than Napavine housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Napavine or is Health Care more affordable in Gig Harbor.
- Health related expenses are 2.8% more in Gig Harbor.
 Napavine, WAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock122.7100
 Food & Groceries99.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.3100
 Housing110.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$704,800$338,100
 Utilities67  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock111.2100
 Miscellaneous101.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Napavine    1 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I grew up in this town and I miss it with all of my heart. Great school district and beautiful neighborhoods  More

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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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