What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Massachusettscompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 30% cheaper in Bellingham.

What salary do I need to live in Bellingham, Massachusetts copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $39,973 in Bellingham, Massachusetts (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.

WASHINGTON vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Bellingham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Massachusetts is 20.1% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $39,973 in Bellingham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Bellingham, MA

Compared to Washington, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

4.3% lower

Health

6.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Bellingham, Massachusetts

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Washington, DC vs. Bellingham, MA

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