What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Washingtoncompared to Vancouver, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Bellingham.

What salary do I need to live in Bellingham, Washington copmared to Vancouver, Washington?

A salary of $66,600 in Vancouver, Washington should increase to $69,535 in Bellingham, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VANCOUVER vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Vancouver, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 4.4% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $69,535 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, WA vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Vancouver, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

35.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.4% lower

Commute

34.3% lower

Health

6.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Vancouver, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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