Meridian, Idaho vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 4.0% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $77,975 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Meridian, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher