Port Townsend, Washington vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 89.0% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $94,521 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA
Compared to Port Townsend, Carmel Valley Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.0% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.0% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  60.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher