Bellingham, Washington vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 16.2% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,693 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Bellingham, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.3% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower