Aberdeen, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 44.6% more expensive than Aberdeen, Washington.

You would need a salary of $137,371 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Aberdeen, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Aberdeen, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Aberdeen, Washington
Aberdeen, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Aberdeen, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher