Renton, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 14.8% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $17,040 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Renton, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower