Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 48.6% more expensive than Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,306 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
559% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester, PA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Chester, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  566.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.0% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher