Cost of Living in Port Townsend, WA

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25%
Overall NAT. AVG.
8%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
64%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Port Townsend Washington National
Cost of living125119100
Groceries108107100
Health care108109100
Housing164138100
Transportation108112100
Utilities109110100
Lifestyle & Entertainment107112100
Household Items107107100
Education & Childcare114117100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Port Townsend is 5% higher than the Washington average
  • The cost of living in Port Townsend is 25% higher than the national average
  • Port Townsend housing is 64% higher than the national average
  • Washington general sales tax is 27% higher than the national average
  • Washington state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$94,195$7,850$2,198$2,826
      Renters$55,560$4,630$1,296$1,667
      The affordability of the housing market in Port Townsend, WA as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Port Townsend homeowners, the median income is $94,195. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,198 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $55,560. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,296 for their rent related monthly costs.

      Washington Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Washington 6.5% 10.4%

      Washington Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Washington 0% 0%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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