Bellingham, Washington 

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Cost of Living in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham offers you with an appealing option for economical living placed somewhere near Washington's Whatcom County offering up medians arriving around the mid-$400s and rent normally comes in a bit closer to $1,200 depending upon desired amenities - greatly cheaper compared to ocean side cities like Aberdeen or Hoquiam which are situated much further down northwestward. Groceries moreover remain completely equal with United States averages thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax equates out constant at no less than 9%.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Bellingham is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Bellingham, Washington is more expensive.

Bellingham cost of living is 123.2

COST OF LIVINGBellinghamWashingtonUSA
  123.2121.9100
  102.8101.1100
  97.288.8100
  191.7172.8100
  $606,400$534,700$338,100
  69.774100
  82113.6100
  141.1113.3100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews
    I love Bellingham - 8/10/2022
    I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After... Read More

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    Bellingham is the shiz - 10/28/2021
    From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people... Read More

    You’ll hate it here don’t move. - 10/17/2021
    If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,... Read More


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    ZIP CODES IN BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON
    98225 98226 98229

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