Winthrop, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 12.1% more expensive than Winthrop, Washington.

You would need a salary of $84,076 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Winthrop, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Winthrop, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
79% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Winthrop, Washington
Winthrop, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Winthrop, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher