What is a pro or con of living in Port Townsend, Washingtoncompared to Port Orchard, Washington?

Childcare is 13% cheaper in Port Townsend.

What salary do I need to live in Port Townsend, Washington copmared to Port Orchard, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Port Orchard, Washington could decrease to $47,239 in Port Townsend, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORT ORCHARD vs. PORT TOWNSEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Orchard, Washington vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 5.5% cheaper than Port Orchard, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,239 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Orchard, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Port Orchard, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
13% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Port Orchard, Washington

Port Orchard, WA vs. Port Townsend, WA

Compared to Port Orchard, Port Townsend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.6% lower

Commute

17.7% lower

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Port Orchard, Washington vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Orchard, WA vs. Port Townsend, WA

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