Bellingham, Washington vs. Maricopa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 16.0% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,005 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Maricopa
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Bellingham, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.6% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower