Zip 98225 (Bellingham, WA) Rankings


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Bellingham, WA 98225 is a great place to live and visit. It is ranked highly in several categories such as BestPlaces, Cost of Living, Education, Crime & Safety, Diversity, Amenities and Weather. According to the Best Places ranking system, Bellingham has an overall score of 86 out of 100. It received particularly high marks for its amenities with a score of 95 out of 100 and for its livability with a score of 90 out of 100. The cost of living in Bellingham is relatively low with a score of 81 out of 100, making it an ideal place to live or visit if you are looking for an affordable city. The education rating for Bellingham is above average with a score 88 out of 100 while the crime & safety rating is very good at 91 out of 100. Finally, Bellingham also offers excellent weather conditions with a rating of 89 out of 100 and great diversity with a rating of 78 out of 100. Overall, Bellingham has an outstanding ranking from Best Places which makes it an ideal place to live or visit.

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Bellingham Ranked
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