Cost of Living Calculator - Port Townsend, Washington vs Poway, California


The cost of living in Poway, California is 59.7% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,863 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Poway
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs Poway, CA
Compared to Port Townsend, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  74.0% higher
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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