Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 22.2% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $91,694 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Washington
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Bellingham, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.1% higher
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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