What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Washingtoncompared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 152% more expensive in Bellingham.

What salary do I need to live in Bellingham, Washington copmared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

A salary of $70,000 in Grand Forks, North Dakota should increase to $100,513 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.

GRAND FORKS vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 43.6% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $100,513 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Grand Forks, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

112.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.7% lower

Commute

20.6% higher

Health

10.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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