Houston, Texas vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 29.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,403 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Houston, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher