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PORTLAND vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison
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Portland, Oregon vs. Bellingham, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is
6.9%
cheaper
than Portland, Oregon.
You would need a salary of
$232,628
in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is
cheaper
than Portland, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Portland, Bellingham is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
2.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.8% lower
Commute
36.9% lower
Health
7.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
4.4% lower
Cost of Food
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