Port Townsend, WA Cost of Living


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United States / Washington / No Metro Area / Jefferson County / Port Townsend / Zip Codes

Port Townsend cost of living score
109.2
More expensive
9.2% higher
than the US average
10.4% lower
than the Washington average
Port Townsend, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 109.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.2% higher than the U.S. average and 10.4% higher than the average for Washington.

Port Townsend, WA

Housing costs in Port Townsend?
A typical home costs $579,900, which is 71.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.5% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Port Townsend costs $1,580 per month, which is 10.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Port Townsend?
To live comfortably in Port Townsend, Washington, a minimum annual income of $111,240 for a family, and $56,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Port Townsend?
Port Townsend, WA is known for its affordability when it comes to living costs. The cost of living in Port Townsend is 11% lower than the Washington average and 7% lower than the national average. The median household income for Port Townsend residents is just over $48,000, significantly lower than the state or national average. Housing costs are particularly low in Port Townsend, with a median monthly rent of $958, which is about 20% lower than the Washington average and 30% lower than the national median. Groceries and utilities also tend to be cheaper in Port Townsend compared to other cities throughout the state.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPort TownsendWashingtonUnited States
  109.2121.9100.0
  102.4101.1100
  89.688.8100.0
  152.8172.8100.0
  $579,900$534,700$338,100
  66.1%74.0%100.0%
  85.0113.6100.0
  129.4113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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We live a little over an hour away and absolutely love Port Townsend and the surrounding areas. There are a lot of surprises. There are great places to eat, live music,  More

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I loved living in Port Townsend for about 20 years. It’s a quiet and safe town with several festivals, art, music, and more. The main economy is centered around tourism  More

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Transplant Californians are selling their shacks for a million, and purchasing homes here for twice what they should cost due to supply and demand. Port Townsend is a  More

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