Bellingham, Washington vs. Cortez, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cortez, Colorado is 30.6% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,700 in Cortez, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortez, Colorado is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Cortez
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Cortez, CO
Compared to Bellingham, Cortez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.2% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower