Orchards, WA vs Port Townsend, WA

Port Townsend is moderately more affordable than Orchards, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Orchards scores 124 compared to 114 for Port Townsend, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orchards can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orchards is $1,685/month compared to $1,151/month in Port Townsend — a 46% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Townsend has cheaper rent, Orchards actually has lower median home values ($437,100 vs $502,500).

Median household income in Orchards is $96,893 compared to $60,015 in Port Townsend (+61.4%). While Orchards is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Orchards spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Port Townsend.

Climate-wise, Orchards is notably warmer with an average of 55.1°F compared to 52.1°F in Port Townsend. Orchards receives more rainfall at 36.9" per year compared to 19.9" in Port Townsend.