Hope, Maine vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 36.7% more expensive than Hope, Maine.

You would need a salary of $75,205 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hope, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Hope, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Hope, Maine
Hope, ME vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Hope, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% lower
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher