Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 1.0% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $50,492 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher