Astoria, Oregon vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 20.3% more expensive than Astoria, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $90,234 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Astoria, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Astoria, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Astoria, Oregon
Astoria, OR vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Astoria, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher