Portland, Oregon vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 17.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,893 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Portland, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower