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
-18%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 137
18% lower than Bellingham
Population 4,621
-13%
Cost of Living Index 119 vs 137
13% lower than Bellingham
Population 4,405
-13%
Cost of Living Index 119 vs 137
13% lower than Bellingham
Population 1,884
-10%
Cost of Living Index 123 vs 137
10% lower than Bellingham
Population 2,926
-9%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 137
9% lower than Bellingham
Population 2,451
-7%
Cost of Living Index 127 vs 137
7% lower than Bellingham
Population 3,163
-6%
Cost of Living Index 129 vs 137
6% lower than Bellingham
Population 3,752
-5%
Cost of Living Index 130 vs 137
5% lower than Bellingham
Population 9,396
-3%
Cost of Living Index 133 vs 137
3% lower than Bellingham
Population 1,837
-2%
Cost of Living Index 135 vs 137
2% lower than Bellingham
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