Kansas City, Missouri vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 40.2% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $280,289 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Kansas City, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher