Port Townsend, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 122.8% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $149,520 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Port Townsend, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.8% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.5% higher
  Commute
  86.1% higher
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher