Bellingham, Washington vs. Wayne, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wayne, New Jersey is 9.3% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $104,961 in Wayne, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wayne, New Jersey is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
83% more expensive in Wayne
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Wayne, NJ
Compared to Bellingham, Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% higher
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.6% higher
  Commute
  69.0% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher