Madison, Wisconsin vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 21.5% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $151,874 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Madison, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.2% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher