Bellingham, Washington vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 32.8% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,208 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Bellingham, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.9% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower