Monterey, California vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 37.4% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $31,304 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Monterey, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  37.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher