Bellingham, Washington vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 22.3% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,491 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Tucson
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Bellingham, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.6% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower