Bellingham, Washington vs. Brighton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brighton, Colorado is 1.5% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $92,550 in Brighton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, Colorado is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Brighton
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Brighton, CO
Compared to Bellingham, Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.6% higher
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower