The city of Bellingham, WA 98229 is ranked highly across various categories by the BestPlaces website. On their list of best places to live, it has a rank of 70 out of 1,801 cities in the country, making it one of the top 4%. It also ranks highly on their list for quality of life, with a ranking of 28 out of 402 cities in Washington State. Additionally, Bellingham is ranked as one of the \"best college towns\" in America at number 39 out of 316 cities. The city also earns top marks for its low crime rate and low cost of living compared to other places in the state. All these factors combine to make Bellingham an attractive option for those looking for a safe and affordable place to call home.
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