Blaine, WA vs Port Orchard, WA

Blaine is moderately more affordable than Port Orchard, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Blaine scores 118 compared to 131 for Port Orchard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Orchard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blaine is $1,323/month compared to $1,760/month in Port Orchard — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Blaine has cheaper rent, Port Orchard actually has lower median home values ($492,000 vs $500,600).

Median household income in Blaine is $81,559 compared to $81,472 in Port Orchard (+0.1%). Blaine offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Blaine spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Port Orchard.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 53.8°F). Port Orchard receives more rainfall at 36.5" per year compared to 34.7" in Blaine.