Bellingham, Washington vs. Buies Creek, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buies Creek, North Carolina is 27.5% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,363 in Buies Creek, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buies Creek, North Carolina is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Buies Creek
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Buies Creek, NC
Compared to Bellingham, Buies Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.0% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower