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

Median Home Cost is 9% more expensive in Lake Stevens.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Port Townsend, Washington should increase to $59,452 in Lake Stevens, 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 TOWNSEND vs. LAKE STEVENS
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Townsend, Washington vs. Lake Stevens, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 18.9% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,452 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Lake Stevens
than in Port Townsend, Washington

Port Townsend, WA vs. Lake Stevens, WA

Compared to Port Townsend, Lake Stevens is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% higher

Commute

39.9% higher

Health

3.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Port Townsend, Washington vs. Lake Stevens, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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