| | Blaine, WA | Arlington, WA | United States |
| Overall | 117.5 | 136.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.4 | 102.2 | 100 |
| Health | 97.2 | 86.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 152.1 | 180.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $497,200 | $586,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 7,050.0% | 7,110.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 88.0 | 112.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 140.7 | 143.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Blaine 
3 Reviews
Sitting on the border just before you cross into British Columbia, Canada is the small town of Blaine. Just to the south is Bellingham (pop about 75,000). The area More
Have lived in Blaine and nearby areas (Birch Bay, Bellingham) on and off about 3 years.If you like peaceful surroundings and the laid back life (for some, might be More
When you wonder where in the U.S. remains a Mayberry, a serene, small, Cleaver family town, this is it. I didn't want to leave. Pat at the Post Office, streets so wide More
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Reviews for Arlington 
4 Reviews
Arlington is a nice area, however the property taxes are very high. We built a home here in 2015 . The home is similar to the one we lived in in Arlington's "twin" city More
Arlington is north of Seattle. Like the entire Greater Seattle area, the quality of life is easy going. The weather is generally gentle all year long. A little snow in More
We live on the West side of I-5, area known as Smokey Point/Lakewood/7 Lakes. As do several other family members. The area still has a very rural feeling without driving More
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