Bellingham, Washington vs. Red Lodge, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Red Lodge, Montana is 21.6% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $78,409 in Red Lodge, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Red Lodge, Montana is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Red Lodge
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Red Lodge, MT
Compared to Bellingham, Red Lodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.9% higher
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower