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

Median Home Cost is 10% cheaper in Port Townsend.

What salary do I need to live in Port Townsend, Washington copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $150,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $109,064 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.

WASHINGTON vs. PORT TOWNSEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 27.3% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $109,064 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Port Townsend, WA

Compared to Washington, Port Townsend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

28.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

37.6% lower

Commute

37.2% lower

Health

6.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Port Townsend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Port Townsend, WA

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