Browns Point, WA vs Port Ludlow, WA

Port Ludlow is moderately more affordable than Browns Point, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Browns Point scores 160 compared to 144 for Port Ludlow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Browns Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Browns Point is $2,082/month compared to $1,909/month in Port Ludlow — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Ludlow is more affordable at $590,500 median vs $700,000.

Median household income in Browns Point is $95,104 compared to $92,245 in Port Ludlow (+3.1%). Browns Point does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Browns Point spend roughly 26.3% of their income on rent, more than the 24.8% in Port Ludlow.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 51.4°F). Browns Point receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 33.4" in Port Ludlow.