Port Townsend, Washington vs. Santa Ynez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ynez, California is 90.6% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $95,297 in Santa Ynez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ynez, California is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Santa Ynez
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Santa Ynez, CA
Compared to Port Townsend, Santa Ynez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.6% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.8% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher