Mesa, Arizona vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 13.7% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $102,288 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Mesa, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher