What is a pro or con of living in Port Townsend, Washingtoncompared to Bowling Green, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 146% more expensive in Port Townsend.

What salary do I need to live in Port Townsend, Washington copmared to Bowling Green, Kentucky?

A salary of $78,000 in Bowling Green, Kentucky should increase to $100,957 in Port Townsend, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOWLING GREEN vs. PORT TOWNSEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 29.4% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $100,957 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Port Townsend
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bowling Green, KY vs. Port Townsend, WA

Compared to Bowling Green, Port Townsend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

120.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

28.0% lower

Commute

9.4% higher

Health

22.4% lower

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bowling Green, KY vs. Port Townsend, WA

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