Springfield, Missouri vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 50.6% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $240,978 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Springfield, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher