Port Townsend, Washington vs. Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockaway Beach, Oregon is 12.5% cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,616 in Rockaway Beach, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockaway Beach, Oregon is cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Rockaway Beach
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Rockaway Beach, OR
Compared to Port Townsend, Rockaway Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% lower
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower