Bellingham, Washington vs. Elma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elma, Washington is 21.8% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,685 in Elma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elma, Washington is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Elma
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Elma, WA
Compared to Bellingham, Elma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower