What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Washingtoncompared to Aurora, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 146% more expensive in Bellingham.

What salary do I need to live in Bellingham, Washington copmared to Aurora, Illinois?

A salary of $75,000 in Aurora, Illinois should increase to $103,704 in Bellingham, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

AURORA vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Aurora, Illinois vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 38.3% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $103,704 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Aurora, Illinois

Aurora, IL vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Aurora, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

137.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.0% lower

Commute

9.3% lower

Health

4.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Aurora, Illinois vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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