Lacey, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 11.8% more expensive than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $279,492 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Lacey, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher