Port Townsend, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 53.2% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,621 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Seattle
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Port Townsend, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  61.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher