Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Bellingham, Washington


The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 62.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $81,374 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
498% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Bellingham, WA
Compared to Birmingham, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.7% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  556.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher

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