Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Bay City, Oregon


The cost of living in Bay City, Oregon is 26.5% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,769 in Bay City, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Oregon is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Bay City
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Bay City, OR
Compared to Bellingham, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% lower
      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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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