Moscow, Idaho vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 24.1% more expensive than Moscow, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $80,645 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Moscow, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Moscow, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow, ID vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Moscow, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher