Port Angeles, WA Cost of Living


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Port Angeles cost of living score
102
More expensive
2.0% higher
than the US average
16.3% lower
than the Washington average
Port Angeles, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.0% higher than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for Washington.

Port Angeles, WA

Housing costs in Port Angeles?
A typical home costs $415,900, which is 23.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.2% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Port Angeles costs $1,180 per month, which is 17.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 46.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Port Angeles?
To live comfortably in Port Angeles, Washington, a minimum annual income of $79,560 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Port Angeles?
Port Angeles, WA is a great place to live and is also quite affordable. The cost of living in Port Angeles is 8% lower than the national average with housing costs being nearly 18% lower than other parts of the US. Renters will find very affordable options in Port Angeles with an average rent for a two-bedroom apartment coming in at $979 per month. Grocery costs are also very reasonable as the area tends to have much lower prices than some of its larger metropolitan counterparts. In general, residents can expect to pay less for most goods and services compared to other cities in the US.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPort AngelesWashingtonUnited States
  102.0121.9100.0
  99.8101.1100
  103.088.8100.0
  119.5172.8100.0
  $415,900$534,700$338,100
  62.9%74.0%100.0%
  73.2113.6100.0
  118.6113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I totally disagree with many of the reviews I’ve read about Port Angeles. I’ve lived here for 18 months now and I absolutely love this town. The weather is awesome, the  More

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PERSPECTIVE: I’m writing as a visitor and ZNOT as an established resident. So, that is my bias. I’ve visited PA five times in the past three years; staying with friends  More

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The only positive thing to say about this town is the nature: the Olympic national park, lake crescent, and others around it are absolutely beautiful!!! But that's more  More

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