Kelso, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 24.9% more expensive than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,202 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Kelso, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Kelso, Washington
Kelso, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Kelso, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher