Blaine, WA Cost of Living


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Blaine cost of living score
117.5
More expensive
17.5% higher
than the US average
3.6% lower
than the Washington average
Blaine, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 117.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.5% higher than the U.S. average and 3.6% higher than the average for Washington.

Blaine, WA

Housing costs in Blaine?
A typical home costs $497,200, which is 47.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.0% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Blaine costs $1,390 per month, which is 2.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Blaine?
To live comfortably in Blaine, Washington, a minimum annual income of $95,400 for a family, and $45,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Blaine?
The cost of living in Blaine, WA is fairly reasonable. The median home value is $289,000, making it a great place to buy a home for the long term. Utilities are also relatively low, with an average electric bill of just under $90 per month and an average gas bill of around $50 per month. Groceries are also reasonably priced, with the average family spending about $400 a month on food items. In general, Blaine offers all the necessary amenities at a price that won't break the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlaineWashingtonUnited States
  117.5121.9100.0
  101.4101.1100
  97.288.8100.0
  152.1172.8100.0
  $497,200$534,700$338,100
  70.5%74.0%100.0%
  88.0113.6100.0
  140.7113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Sitting on the border just before you cross into British Columbia, Canada is the small town of Blaine. Just to the south is Bellingham (pop about 75,000). The area  More

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Over 12 years ago

Have lived in Blaine and nearby areas (Birch Bay, Bellingham) on and off about 3 years.If you like peaceful surroundings and the laid back life (for some, might be  More

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When you wonder where in the U.S. remains a Mayberry, a serene, small, Cleaver family town, this is it. I didn't want to leave. Pat at the Post Office, streets so wide  More

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