Zip 98226 (Bellingham, WA) Cost of Living


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Bellingham cost of living score
117.5
More expensive
17.5% higher
than the US average
3.6% lower
than the Washington average
Bellingham (zip 98226), 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.

Zip 98226 (Bellingham, WA)

Housing costs in Bellingham?
A typical home costs $612,000, which is 81.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.5% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bellingham costs $1,350 per month, which is 22.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,730 and close to the state average of $1,360.

Can I afford Bellingham?
To live comfortably in Bellingham (zip 98226), Washington, a minimum annual income of $117,360 for a family, and $44,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bellingham?
The cost of living in 98226 Bellingham, WA is relatively high compared to many other areas in the United States. The median home price is around $425,000 and the cost of renting a one-bedroom apartment averages around $1,500 a month. Utility costs are also higher than average with electricity averaging about $98 per month and natural gas averaging around $120 per month. However, given its relative proximity to Seattle and access to outdoor activities like kayaking, biking, and hiking, many residents feel that the higher cost of living is worth it for the quality of life it provides.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBellinghamWashingtonUnited States
  117.5121.9100.0
  102.8101.1100
  97.288.8100.0
  181.8172.8100.0
  $612,000$534,700$338,100
  69.7%74.0%100.0%
  85.3113.6100.0
  139.0113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Bellingham
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Over 10 years ago

Our neighborhood is so quiet and safe you can even leave your house unlocked. Where else in America is that true? Good neighbors and great schools while still close to  More

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Over 16 years ago

When you rate the climate of Bellingham, you must take in the geographical area that Bellingham is in. Bellingham is actually situated on the western side of a bowl  More

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