Cost of Living Calculator - Port Townsend, Washington vs Bethesda, Maryland


The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 71.5% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $85,753 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs Bethesda, MD
Compared to Port Townsend, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.5% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.5% higher
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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