What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Washingtoncompared to Merrimack, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Bellingham.

What salary do I need to live in Bellingham, Washington copmared to Merrimack, New Hampshire?

A salary of $50,000 in Merrimack, New Hampshire should increase to $53,846 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.

MERRIMACK vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Merrimack, New Hampshire vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 7.7% more expensive than Merrimack, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $53,846 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Merrimack, New Hampshire

Merrimack, NH vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Merrimack, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

42.1% lower

Commute

12.8% lower

Health

17.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Merrimack, New Hampshire vs. Bellingham, Washington

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