Lynden, Washington vs. Laurel, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Montana is 19.4% cheaper than Lynden, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,312 in Laurel, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynden, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Montana is cheaper than Lynden, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Laurel
than in Lynden, Washington
Lynden, WA vs. Laurel, MT
Compared to Lynden, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.2% higher
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower