2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Langley, WA vs Ferndale, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Ferndale or is it cheaper to live in Langley?
- Ferndale is 3.1% less expensive than Langley.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ferndale or Langley?
- Ferndale housing costs are 24.5% less expensive than Langley housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Langley or is Health Care more affordable in Ferndale.
- Health related expenses are 2.9% more in Ferndale.
 Langley, WAFerndale, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock117.5100
 Food & Groceries104.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.2100
 Housing231.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$559,700$338,100
 Utilities68  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock86.5100
 Miscellaneous143.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Langley    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

When we moved here in 1981 Langley was a town of 1000 with seven live theater groups. It now has only a few more people and a very active art and theater population.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Langley on Whidbey Island, is north of Seattle and is a bit of an unknown to much of the country. Whidbey is anchored on the north by the only sizeable town (Oak Harbor)  More

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Over 16 years ago

Langley on Whidbey Island, is north of Seattle and is a bit of an unknown to much of the country. Whidbey is anchored on the north by the only sizeable town (Oak Harbor)  More

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Reviews for Ferndale    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Ferndale is expensive. Its a great place, next to the ocean, safe, close to local Bellingham nightlife, lots of scenery and parks but it's just too unaffordable. I'm a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Our property taxes went up 45% this year. Guess we shouldn't have weeded the yard or mowed the lawn! Gas prices are 40 cents per gallon higher than the national  More

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