Port Orchard, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 6.3% more expensive than Port Orchard, Washington.

You would need a salary of $90,354 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Orchard, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Port Orchard, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Port Orchard, Washington
Port Orchard, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Port Orchard, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher