Fountain Hills, Arizona vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 3.8% cheaper than Fountain Hills, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $48,125 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Fountain Hills, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Fountain Hills, Arizona
Fountain Hills, AZ vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Fountain Hills, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% lower
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher