Grand Rapids, Minnesota vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 56.9% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $196,178 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Grand Rapids, MN vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher