Dothan, Alabama vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 54.8% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $85,126 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Dothan, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher