Detroit Lakes, Minnesota vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 41.1% more expensive than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $70,561 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Detroit Lakes, MN vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Detroit Lakes, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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