Bellingham, Washington vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 36.9% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $0 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in New York
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Bellingham, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% higher
      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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  115.9% higher
  Commute
  120.9% higher
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher