Port Orchard, WA Cost of Living


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Port Orchard cost of living score
121
More expensive
21.0% higher
than the US average
0.7% lower
than the Washington average
Port Orchard, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 121, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.0% higher than the U.S. average and 0.7% higher than the average for Washington.

Port Orchard, WA

Housing costs in Port Orchard?
A typical home costs $482,900, which is 42.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.7% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Port Orchard costs $1,830 per month, which is 28.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.5% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Port Orchard?
To live comfortably in Port Orchard, Washington, a minimum annual income of $92,520 for a family, and $56,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Port Orchard?
Port Orchard, WA is a great place to live due to its low cost of living. The median home price in Port Orchard is much lower than the national average, and the median household income is higher than that of most other cities in the area. Additionally, utilities are generally very affordable and there are many tax breaks available for homeowners. All these factors make living in Port Orchard a great option for those looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPort OrchardWashingtonUnited States
  121.0121.9100.0
  100.9101.1100
  88.788.8100.0
  159.2172.8100.0
  $482,900$534,700$338,100
  72.3%74.0%100.0%
  103.3113.6100.0
  143.7113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

A bit boring but still a cool antique  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved here from Phx, AZ. Big change. Hate being hot. I'm not hot, anymore. I haute snakes and scorpions. Don't have any poisonous snakes here, and no scorpions in  More

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Over 11 years ago

High crime rate. High house prices. High cost of  More

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