Bellingham, Washington vs. Saraland, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saraland, Alabama is 29.9% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,104 in Saraland, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saraland, Alabama is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Saraland
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Saraland, AL
Compared to Bellingham, Saraland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower