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

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in Black Diamond.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Bellingham, Washington should increase to $58,888 in Black Diamond, 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. BLACK DIAMOND
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Black Diamond, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Black Diamond, Washington is 17.8% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,888 in Black Diamond, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Black Diamond
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Black Diamond, WA

Compared to Bellingham, Black Diamond is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% higher

Commute

81.2% higher

Health

9.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Black Diamond, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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