What is a pro or con of living in Port Townsend, Washingtoncompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 29% cheaper in Port Townsend.

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

A salary of $70,000 in Seattle, Washington could decrease to $45,679 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.

SEATTLE vs. PORT TOWNSEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 34.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,679 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Port Townsend, WA

Compared to Seattle, Port Townsend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

44.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

38.2% lower

Health

1.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Seattle, Washington vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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