Fairfax, Vermont vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 15.8% more expensive than Fairfax, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $57,895 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Fairfax, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Fairfax, Vermont
Fairfax, VT vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Fairfax, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.5% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher