Bellingham, Washington vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 7.5% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,166 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
58% more expensive in Portland
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Bellingham, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher