Hamilton, Montana vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 32.0% more expensive than Hamilton, Montana.

You would need a salary of $66,024 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamilton, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Hamilton, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Hamilton, Montana
Hamilton, MT vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Hamilton, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher