Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 35.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $135,683 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Albuquerque, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher