Bay View, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 16.0% cheaper than Bay View, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,019 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay View, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Bay View, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Bay View, Washington
Bay View, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Bay View, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower