What is a pro or con of living in Bellevue, Washingtoncompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 111% more expensive in Bellevue.

What salary do I need to live in Bellevue, Washington copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $47,000 in Bellingham, Washington should increase to $76,184 in Bellevue, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELLINGHAM vs. BELLEVUE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 62.1% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,184 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Bellevue
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Bellevue, WA

Compared to Bellingham, Bellevue is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

110.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% higher

Commute

57.2% higher

Health

9.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bellingham, WA vs. Bellevue, WA

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