El Paso, Texas vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 50.2% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $241,292 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Bellingham
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to El Paso, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher