Tacoma, Washington vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 7.2% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $69,598 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Tacoma, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower