Helena, Montana vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 10.2% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $55,080 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Port Townsend
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Helena, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower