Bellingham, Washington vs. Kootenai, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kootenai, Idaho is 20.0% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,016 in Kootenai, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kootenai, Idaho is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Kootenai
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Kootenai, ID
Compared to Bellingham, Kootenai is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower