Bellingham, Washington vs. Blaine, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blaine, Minnesota is 15.2% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,893 in Blaine, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blaine, Minnesota is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Blaine
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Blaine, MN
Compared to Bellingham, Blaine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.6% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower