Carlsbad, California vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 44.3% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $27,863 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Carlsbad, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower