2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
North Salt Lake, UT vs Bellingham, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Bellingham or is it cheaper to live in North Salt Lake?
- Bellingham is 2.5% more expensive than North Salt Lake.

Which city has more affordable housing, Bellingham or North Salt Lake?
- Bellingham housing costs are 11.8% more expensive than North Salt Lake housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in North Salt Lake or is Health Care more affordable in Bellingham.
- Health related expenses are 3.3% less in Bellingham.
 North Salt Lake, UTBellingham, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock117.5100
 Food & Groceries96.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.2100
 Housing171.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$606,400$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock82.0100
 Miscellaneous110.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for North Salt Lake    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

North Salt Lake is a blend of commercial and residential. The location is 10-15 minutes from downtown Salt Lake and the same to the airport. There have been several  More

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Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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