Bellingham, Washington vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 14.8% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,682 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Bellingham, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.0% higher
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher