What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Washingtoncompared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 50% more expensive in Bellingham.

What salary do I need to live in Bellingham, Washington copmared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

A salary of $200,000 in Northampton, Massachusetts should increase to $233,555 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.

NORTHAMPTON vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 16.8% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $233,555 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton, MA vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Northampton, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.3% lower

Commute

5.1% lower

Health

8.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Northampton, MA vs. Bellingham, WA

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