University Place, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 5.8% cheaper than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $282,569 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than University Place, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Bellingham
than in University Place, Washington
University Place, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to University Place, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower