Bellingham, Washington vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 23.3% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,352 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Montrose
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Bellingham, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.3% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower