Bellingham, Washington vs. Vashon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vashon, Washington is 32.3% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $132,305 in Vashon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vashon, Washington is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Vashon
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Vashon, WA
Compared to Bellingham, Vashon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher