Golden, Colorado vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 17.6% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $32,963 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Golden, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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