Northport, WA vs Port Gamble Tribal Community, WA

Northport is moderately more affordable than Port Gamble Tribal Community, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Northport scores 68 compared to 79 for Port Gamble Tribal Community, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Gamble Tribal Community can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Northport is $737/month compared to $850/month in Port Gamble Tribal Community — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Northport is more affordable at $128,100 median vs $190,600.

Median household income in Northport is $42,917 compared to $65,000 in Port Gamble Tribal Community (-34%). While Port Gamble Tribal Community is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Northport spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Port Gamble Tribal Community.

Climate-wise, Port Gamble Tribal Community is notably warmer with an average of 51.4°F compared to 45.6°F in Northport. Port Gamble Tribal Community receives more rainfall at 33.4" per year compared to 22.5" in Northport.