Ruston, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 13.2% cheaper than Ruston, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,380 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Ruston, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Ruston, Washington
Ruston, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Ruston, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower