What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Washingtoncompared to Lakeside, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 107% more expensive in Bellingham.

What salary do I need to live in Bellingham, Washington copmared to Lakeside, Oregon?

A salary of $50,000 in Lakeside, Oregon should increase to $72,899 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.

LAKESIDE vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Lakeside, Oregon vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 45.8% more expensive than Lakeside, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $72,899 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeside, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Lakeside, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Lakeside, Oregon

Lakeside, OR vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Lakeside, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

143.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% higher

Commute

5.3% higher

Health

2.4% lower

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Personal

12.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Lakeside, Oregon vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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