Valdez, Alaska vs. Port Orchard, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Orchard, Washington is 10.1% more expensive than Valdez, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $154,093 in Port Orchard, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdez, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Orchard, Washington is more expensive than Valdez, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Port Orchard
than in Valdez, Alaska
Valdez, AK vs. Port Orchard, WA
Compared to Valdez, Port Orchard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.9% lower
  Commute
  61.7% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower