Bellingham, Washington vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 7.1% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $107,143 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
74% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Bellingham, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  74.4% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher