Looking for a fresh start in a new Bellingham neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellingham for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 792
-17%
Cost of Living Index 116 vs 140
17% lower than Bellingham
Population 4,621
-13%
Cost of Living Index 122 vs 140
13% lower than Bellingham
Population 4,405
-13%
Cost of Living Index 122 vs 140
13% lower than Bellingham
Population 1,884
-10%
Cost of Living Index 126 vs 140
10% lower than Bellingham
Population 2,926
-8%
Cost of Living Index 128 vs 140
8% lower than Bellingham
Population 2,451
-7%
Cost of Living Index 130 vs 140
7% lower than Bellingham
Population 3,163
-6%
Cost of Living Index 132 vs 140
6% lower than Bellingham
Population 3,752
-5%
Cost of Living Index 133 vs 140
5% lower than Bellingham
Population 9,396
-3%
Cost of Living Index 136 vs 140
3% lower than Bellingham
Population 1,837
-2%
Cost of Living Index 137 vs 140
2% lower than Bellingham
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