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

Median Home Cost is 70% more expensive in Seattle.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Port Orchard, Washington should increase to $72,390 in Seattle, 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. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Orchard, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 44.8% more expensive than Port Orchard, Washington.

You would need a salary of $72,390 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Orchard, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Port Orchard, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Seattle
than in Port Orchard, Washington

Port Orchard, WA vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Port Orchard, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

107.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.8% lower

Commute

33.1% higher

Health

0.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Port Orchard, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Orchard, WA vs. Seattle, WA

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