Kent, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 10.2% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,347 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Kent, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% lower
      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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower