Salem, Oregon vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 20.3% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $60,156 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Salem, 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher