San Jose, California vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 49.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $25,465 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to San Jose, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% lower
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower