What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Washingtoncompared to Ellensburg, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Bellingham.

What salary do I need to live in Bellingham, Washington copmared to Ellensburg, Washington?

A salary of $75,000 in Ellensburg, Washington should increase to $89,796 in Bellingham, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ELLENSBURG vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Ellensburg, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 19.7% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $89,796 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Ellensburg, Washington

Ellensburg, WA vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Ellensburg, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

48.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.0% lower

Commute

13.7% higher

Health

12.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Ellensburg, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

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Ellensburg, WA vs. Bellingham, WA

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