| | Port Townsend, WA | Sammamish, WA | United States |
| Overall | 109.2 | 158.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.4 | 111.3 | 100 |
| Health | 89.6 | 88.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 152.8 | 424.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $579,900 | $1,395,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 6,610.0% | 7,230.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 85.0 | 143.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 129.4 | 151.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Port Townsend 
8 Reviews
We live a little over an hour away and absolutely love Port Townsend and the surrounding areas. There are a lot of surprises. There are great places to eat, live music, More
I loved living in Port Townsend for about 20 years. It’s a quiet and safe town with several festivals, art, music, and more. The main economy is centered around tourism More
Transplant Californians are selling their shacks for a million, and purchasing homes here for twice what they should cost due to supply and demand. Port Townsend is a More
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Reviews for Sammamish 
4 Reviews
Seattle has beautiful greenery and gorgeous mountain views. It is quite dark and gloomy for much of the late fall into spring...or July 5th as locals know quite well. I More
Housing seems to be very overpriced, however after all things considered, it is well worth it. (Family of More
Sammamish is honestly a wonderful place to live. It's perfect for a family who wants a comfortable entertaining suburban life. The schools are pretty great, as I can say More
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