Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Port Townsend, Washington


The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 1.2% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $65,781 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Port Townsend
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Arcata, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% higher
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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