Puyallup, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 1.9% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,389 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Puyallup, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower