Bellingham, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 36.2% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $99,709 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Seattle
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Bellingham, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  67.7% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher