Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 39.2% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,605 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Bettendorf, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher