Bellingham, Washington vs. Westwood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westwood, New Jersey is 15.7% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,873 in Westwood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westwood, New Jersey is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
77% more expensive in Westwood
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Westwood, NJ
Compared to Bellingham, Westwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.4% higher
  Commute
  77.8% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher