What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Washingtoncompared to Bloomington, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 81% more expensive in Bellingham.

What salary do I need to live in Bellingham, Washington copmared to Bloomington, Minnesota?

A salary of $50,000 in Bloomington, Minnesota should increase to $58,555 in Bellingham, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLOOMINGTON vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 17.1% more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $58,555 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Bloomington, Minnesota

Bloomington, MN vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Bloomington, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

60.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.0% lower

Commute

20.7% lower

Health

28.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Bellingham, Washington

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