Bremerton, WA vs Port Orchard, WA

Bremerton is moderately more affordable than Port Orchard, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Bremerton 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 Bremerton is $1,535/month compared to $1,760/month in Port Orchard — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bremerton is more affordable at $409,500 median vs $492,000.

Median household income in Bremerton is $74,399 compared to $81,472 in Port Orchard (-8.7%). The higher salaries in Port Orchard partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bremerton spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Port Orchard.

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