Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 45.5% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $72,727 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Milwaukee, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher