Dallas, Texas vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 22.0% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,913 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Dallas, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher