Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 20.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,188 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Raleigh, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher