Seward, Alaska vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 22.2% more expensive than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $61,111 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Seward, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Seward, Alaska
Seward, AK vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Seward, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower