Bellingham, Washington vs. Oakland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, Maine is 27.8% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,080 in Oakland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, Maine is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Oakland
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Oakland, ME
Compared to Bellingham, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.8% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower