Mesquite, Texas vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 26.0% more expensive than Mesquite, Texas.

You would need a salary of $90,699 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesquite, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Mesquite, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Mesquite, Texas
Mesquite, TX vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Mesquite, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% lower
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher