Richmond, Virginia vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 28.2% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,100 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Richmond, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher