Bainbridge Island, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 32.2% cheaper than Bainbridge Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,056 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Bainbridge Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Bainbridge Island, Washington
Bainbridge Island, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Bainbridge Island, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% lower
      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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher