Example household · Norwich, CT · $83,730 · same pay · 1 adult

Bremerton, Washington harbor pano 02 (48572161396)

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Norwich vs Bremerton

Norwich and Bremerton

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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.

Same pay in both cities. One adult, one bedroom.

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So you know: homicide deaths in Bremerton are under the US rate in this release, 2.4 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).

Why people look at Norwich to Bremerton

In 2022-2023, 96 households filed a move from Norwich to Bremerton (about 228 people, average adjusted gross income $68,792). 59 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.

A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,618 in Norwich and $1,596 in Bremerton. Norwich has a state tax on wages. Bremerton has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Bremerton is 106% of the national level for the same work, against 100% in Norwich.

Bremerton averages 154 sunny days, with July highs around 78°F and January nights around 36°F. Norwich is 188 sunny days, 83°F in July, 28°F in January. Commutes average 30 minutes in Bremerton and 24 in Norwich.

These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.

How we figure this

Who already made this move

In 2022-2023, 96 households moved Norwich → Bremerton (about 228 people, average AGI $68,792). 59 households went the other way.

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.

The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Norwich and Bremerton changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.

What the move itself costs

About 2,975 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.

Full-service mover
$4,950–$9,250
Container or pod
$3,600–$6,700
Rent a truck
$2,350–$4,400

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Questions

Is Bremerton cheaper than Norwich after tax and rent?

Yes. Bremerton leaves about $337 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,618 in Norwich and $1,596 in Bremerton.

Does Bremerton have state income tax?

Bremerton is in Washington, which has no state income tax.

Did people actually move from Norwich to Bremerton?

Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.