Columbia, Missouri vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 37.2% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $68,597 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Columbia, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher