Montrose, Colorado vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 30.4% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $65,185 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Montrose, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% lower
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher