Mesa, Arizona vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 1.0% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $50,507 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Port Townsend
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Mesa, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher