Port Townsend, Washington vs. Skowhegan, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skowhegan, Maine is 29.2% cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,388 in Skowhegan, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skowhegan, Maine is cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Skowhegan
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Skowhegan, ME
Compared to Port Townsend, Skowhegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.0% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower