Bloomington, Illinois vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 49.5% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,880 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Bloomington, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher