Sacramento, California vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 10.0% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $36,020 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Sacramento, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower