Newcastle, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 33.5% cheaper than Newcastle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,523 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Newcastle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Newcastle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Newcastle, Washington
Newcastle, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Newcastle, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% lower
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower