Stanwood, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 5.0% cheaper than Stanwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,494 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Stanwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Stanwood, Washington
Stanwood, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Stanwood, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher