What is a pro or con of living in Cathedral City, Californiacompared to Port Townsend, Washington?

Utilities are 71% more expensive in Cathedral City.

What salary do I need to live in Cathedral City, California copmared to Port Townsend, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Port Townsend, Washington should increase to $55,160 in Cathedral City, California (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 TOWNSEND vs. CATHEDRAL CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Townsend, Washington vs. Cathedral City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cathedral City, California is 10.3% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,160 in Cathedral City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cathedral City, California is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
71% more expensive in Cathedral City
than in Port Townsend, Washington

Port Townsend, WA vs. Cathedral City, CA

Compared to Port Townsend, Cathedral City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

71.6% higher

Commute

52.7% higher

Health

2.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Port Townsend, Washington vs. Cathedral City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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