Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Port Townsend, Washington


The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 2.1% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $138,954 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
35% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Portland, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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