Tumwater, Washington vs. Townsend, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Townsend, Massachusetts is 7.8% more expensive than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,899 in Townsend, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Townsend, Massachusetts is more expensive than Tumwater, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
71% more expensive in Townsend
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs. Townsend, MA
Compared to Tumwater, Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% higher
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  71.8% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher