Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 34.1% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $26,812 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher