Socorro, New Mexico vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 67.8% more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $83,924 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Socorro, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro, NM vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Socorro, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.8% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.0% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher