Bellingham, Washington vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 14.8% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $180,903 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Bellingham, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.5% higher
  Commute
  73.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher