What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Washingtoncompared to Lakewood, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 31% more expensive in Bellingham.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Lakewood, Washington should increase to $51,635 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.

LAKEWOOD vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Lakewood, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 3.3% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,635 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Lakewood, Washington

Lakewood, WA vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Lakewood, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

31.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% higher

Commute

31.0% lower

Health

10.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.2% lower

Cost of Food

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