Geneva, Illinois vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 14.0% more expensive than Geneva, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,984 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Geneva, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Geneva, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Geneva, Illinois
Geneva, IL vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Geneva, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher