Bellingham, Washington vs. Saginaw, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saginaw, Michigan is 35.6% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,183 in Saginaw, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saginaw, Michigan is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Saginaw
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Saginaw, MI
Compared to Bellingham, Saginaw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower