Burlington, Vermont vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 9.7% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $164,559 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Burlington, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.0% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher