Chicago, Illinois vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 14.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,443 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Chicago, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher