Katy, Texas vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 16.3% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $116,336 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Katy, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher