Benton City, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 26.6% more expensive than Benton City, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,187 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton City, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Benton City, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Benton City, Washington
Benton City, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Benton City, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher