Benicia, California vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 30.8% cheaper than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $34,586 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Benicia, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.6% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower