What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $39,848 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax town (Marin County), California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 46.9% cheaper than Fairfax town (Marin County), California.

You would need a salary of $39,848 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax town (Marin County), California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Fairfax town (Marin County), California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Fairfax town (Marin County), California

Fairfax Town (Marin County), CA vs Port Townsend, WA

Compared to Fairfax Town (Marin County), Port Townsend is:

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46.9% lower

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Food

8.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.8% lower

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Utilities

30.7% lower

Commute

32.2% lower

Health

18.6% lower

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Personal

20.3% lower

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