Bellingham, Washington vs. Gresham, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gresham, Oregon is 7.3% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,398 in Gresham, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gresham, Oregon is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Gresham
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Gresham, OR
Compared to Bellingham, Gresham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher