Slidell, Louisiana vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 35.7% more expensive than Slidell, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $67,841 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Slidell, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Slidell, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Slidell, Louisiana
Slidell, LA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Slidell, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher