Homer, Alaska vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 4.0% more expensive than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,994 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is more expensive than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Port Townsend
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Homer, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.9% lower
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  31.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower