Zip 98229 (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 98229), 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 98229 (Bellingham, WA)

Housing costs in Bellingham?
A typical home costs $645,500, which is 90.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.7% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bellingham costs $1,400 per month, which is 19.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,730 and 2.9% more than the state average of $1,360.

Can I afford Bellingham?
To live comfortably in Bellingham (zip 98229), Washington, a minimum annual income of $123,840 for a family, and $45,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bellingham?
The cost of living in Bellingham, WA 98229 is relatively affordable compared to many other areas of the country. The median home value in the area is around $475,000, while the median rent is about $1,500. Utility costs are relatively low as well, with electricity averaging around 10 cents per kWh and natural gas costing an average of$1.35 per therm. Grocery prices are also fairly reasonable, with a gallon of milk costing approximately three dollars and a dozen eggs coming in at just over two dollars. Overall, the cost of living in Bellingham is quite reasonable and can be enjoyed by people on a range of budgets.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBellinghamWashingtonUnited States
  117.5121.9100.0
  102.6101.1100
  97.288.8100.0
  198.4172.8100.0
  $645,500$534,700$338,100
  70.1%74.0%100.0%
  86.9113.6100.0
  139.0113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Bellingham
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Over 17 years ago

A bit expensive for "low income" housing. Management is hard to deal with. But you get a pool, spa, exercise room, theater room, DVD rentals, a tanning booth (if you  More

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