What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Washingtoncompared to Phoenix, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Bellingham.

What salary do I need to live in Bellingham, Washington copmared to Phoenix, Arizona?

A salary of $100,000 in Phoenix, Arizona should increase to $113,339 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.

PHOENIX vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Phoenix, Arizona vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 13.3% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $113,339 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Phoenix, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.3% higher

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Renter

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

31.5% lower

Commute

30.4% lower

Health

5.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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