Lakewood, Colorado vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 5.2% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $142,263 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Lakewood, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% lower
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower