Bellingham, Washington vs. Index, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Index, Washington is 15.1% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,451 in Index, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Index, Washington is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Index
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Index, WA
Compared to Bellingham, Index is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower