Calais, Maine vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 60.8% more expensive than Calais, Maine.

You would need a salary of $80,418 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Calais, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Calais, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
337% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Calais, Maine
Calais, ME vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Calais, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher