Bellingham, Washington vs. Richland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richland, Washington is 18.7% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $19,519 in Richland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richland, Washington is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Richland
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Richland, WA
Compared to Bellingham, Richland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower