Homewood, Alabama vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 7.9% more expensive than Homewood, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $93,856 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Homewood, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Homewood, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Homewood, Alabama
Homewood, AL vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Homewood, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher