What is a pro or con of living in Port Townsend, Washingtoncompared to Rockville, Maryland?

Transportation is 36% cheaper in Port Townsend.

What salary do I need to live in Port Townsend, Washington copmared to Rockville, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Rockville, Maryland could decrease to $39,219 in Port Townsend, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCKVILLE vs. PORT TOWNSEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Rockville, Maryland vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 21.6% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $39,219 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
36% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Rockville, Maryland

Rockville, MD vs. Port Townsend, WA

Compared to Rockville, Port Townsend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

20.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

37.8% lower

Commute

36.5% lower

Health

3.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Rockville, Maryland vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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