Yakima, Washington vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 32.6% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $119,354 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Yakima, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher