What is a pro or con of living in Port Townsend, Washingtoncompared to Traverse City, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Port Townsend.

What salary do I need to live in Port Townsend, Washington copmared to Traverse City, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Traverse City, Michigan should increase to $56,502 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.

TRAVERSE CITY vs. PORT TOWNSEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Traverse City, Michigan vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 13.0% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,502 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Port Townsend
than in Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City, MI vs. Port Townsend, WA

Compared to Traverse City, Port Townsend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

49.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

31.0% lower

Commute

9.5% higher

Health

9.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Traverse City, Michigan vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Traverse City, MI vs. Port Townsend, WA

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