What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Washingtoncompared to Shoreline, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 19% cheaper in Bellingham.

What salary do I need to live in Bellingham, Washington copmared to Shoreline, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Shoreline, Washington could decrease to $38,767 in Bellingham, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SHORELINE vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Shoreline, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 22.5% cheaper than Shoreline, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,767 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Shoreline, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Shoreline, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Shoreline, Washington

Shoreline, WA vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Shoreline, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% higher

Commute

42.5% lower

Health

10.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Shoreline, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shoreline, WA vs. Bellingham, WA

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