For most of us, living in these high end Bellingham neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Washington. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bellingham for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 263
16%
Cost of Living Index 159 vs 137
16% higher than Bellingham
Population 2,120
9%
Cost of Living Index 149 vs 137
9% higher than Bellingham
Population 3,692
6%
Cost of Living Index 145 vs 137
6% higher than Bellingham
Population 2,603
1%
Cost of Living Index 139 vs 137
1% higher than Bellingham
Population 5,679
1%
Cost of Living Index 138 vs 137
1% higher than Bellingham
Population 3,144
0%
Cost of Living Index 137 vs 137
equal to Bellingham
Population 2,310
0%
Cost of Living Index 137 vs 137
equal to Bellingham
Population 6,018
-1%
Cost of Living Index 136 vs 137
1% lower than Bellingham
Population 2,224
-1%
Cost of Living Index 136 vs 137
1% lower than Bellingham
Population 3,027
-1%
Cost of Living Index 136 vs 137
1% lower than Bellingham
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