Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Rochester, New York


The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 32.5% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,649 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Rochester
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Rochester, NY
Compared to Bellingham, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.1% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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