Alexandria, Louisiana vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 49.3% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $119,467 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
296% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Alexandria, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  300.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher