Nome, Alaska vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 5.8% cheaper than Nome, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $32,040 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Nome, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Nome, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
64% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Nome, Alaska
Nome, AK vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Nome, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.5% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower