What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Washingtoncompared to Minot, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 162% more expensive in Bellingham.

What salary do I need to live in Bellingham, Washington copmared to Minot, North Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Minot, North Dakota should increase to $72,556 in Bellingham, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MINOT vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Minot, North Dakota vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 45.1% more expensive than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $72,556 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Minot, North Dakota

Minot, ND vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Minot, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

70.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.3% lower

Commute

15.0% higher

Health

10.6% lower

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Minot, North Dakota vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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