Renton, Washington vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 24.3% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,154 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Renton, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower