Ridgefield, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 9.9% cheaper than Ridgefield, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,544 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgefield, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Ridgefield, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Ridgefield, Washington
Ridgefield, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Ridgefield, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% lower
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher