Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Murphysboro, Illinois


The cost of living in Murphysboro, Illinois is 40.0% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,191 in Murphysboro, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphysboro, Illinois is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Murphysboro
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Murphysboro, IL
Compared to Bellingham, Murphysboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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