Monmouth, Oregon vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 16.7% more expensive than Monmouth, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $14,000 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Monmouth, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Monmouth, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Monmouth, Oregon
Monmouth, OR vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Monmouth, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher