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Whistler vs Bellingham

Whistler, Canada compared with Bellingham, United States: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Country Canada United States
Nomad score 6.3 / 10 0.0 / 10
Cost of living $3,780 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 11° / 6°C 15° / 10°C
Air quality (AQI) 33 Good 60 Moderate

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Average high 11.5°C 14.2°C
Average low 2.6°C 7.3°C
Precipitation 160 mm / mo 120 mm / mo
Sunshine 237 h / mo 242 h / mo
Humidity 75% 79%
Rain days 14.2 / mo 13.3 / mo
Wind speed 8.4 km/h 17 km/h

CA Whistler · average high by month

US Bellingham · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CA Whistler US Bellingham
US AQI 33 60
PM2.5 6 µg/m³ 35 µg/m³
PM10 6.9 µg/m³ 36.2 µg/m³
Ozone 64 µg/m³ 27 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.0 0.0
Local Payment Services 8.3 0.0
Startup Scene 3.6 0.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Air Conditioning 3.1 0.0
Green Spaces 9.3 0.0
Natural Disaster Risk 5.8 0.0
Noise Pollution 7.2 0.0
Seasonal Variety 8.5 0.0
Weather 6.7 0.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Mobile Network Coverage 8.3 0.0
Power Grid Reliability 8.7 0.0
Public WiFi Availability 6.7 0.0
VPN Reliability 8.7 0.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Accommodation Cost 2.6 0.0
Cost of Living 3.1 0.0
Currency Stability 9.0 0.0
Entertainment Cost 3.0 0.0
Food & Groceries 3.7 0.0
Gym Membership Cost 4.5 0.0
Transportation Cost 5.2 0.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Culture 5.8 0.0
Indoors Fun 5.7 0.0
Language Learning Opportunities 4.2 0.0
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 0.0
Nightlife 6.5 0.0
Outdoors & Nature 9.8 0.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Nomad Events & Meetups 5.0 0.0
Nomad Friendly 6.8 0.0
Online Community Presence 4.5 0.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Cafes with WiFi 7.1 0.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 6.3 0.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.9 0.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 5.5 0.0
Internet Speed 8.5 0.0
Local SIM Card Availability 8.6 0.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Fitness Facilities 7.9 0.0
Food Scene 6.8 0.0
Healthy Food Options 7.6 0.0
Yoga Studios 6.9 0.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Healthcare 6.1 0.0
Healthcare Affordability 4.4 0.0
Healthcare Quality 7.5 0.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.8 0.0
Ease of Business Registration 5.9 0.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.3 0.0
Freedom of Speech 9.0 0.0
Political Stability 8.9 0.0
Tax Friendliness 4.4 0.0
Visa Ease 7.2 0.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Air Quality 9.0 0.0
Cleanliness 8.6 0.0
Environmental Quality 9.0 0.0
Family Friendly 7.9 0.0
Language Barrier 9.3 0.0
Work-Life Balance 8.3 0.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Female Friendly 8.5 0.0
Racial Tolerance 8.1 0.0
Safety 9.0 0.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Airport Connectivity 4.8 0.0
Cycling 7.2 0.0
Intercity Travel Options 5.8 0.0
Public Transit 6.4 0.0
Ride-sharing Services 3.8 0.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 7.6 0.0
Walkability 7.9 0.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Coworking Quality 5.5 0.0
Freelance Ecosystem 4.4 0.0
Networking Opportunities 4.8 0.0
Remote Job Opportunities 5.3 0.0
Time Zone Favorability 6.8 0.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Jeans $64 per pair —
Summer Dress $41 per dress —
Running Shoes $89 per pair —

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Dining Out $113 per month —

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Cinema Ticket $11 per ticket —

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Coffee $3.91 per cup —
Beer $5.86 per pint —
Meal (Inexpensive) $15 per meal —
Fast Food Combo $9.94 per meal —
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $67 per meal —
Apples $3.20 per kg —
Bread $2.49 per loaf —
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.86 per bottle —
Milk $1.99 per liter —
Rice $1.96 per kg —
Chicken Fillets $11 per kg —
Beef $17 per kg —
Wine (Mid-range) $15 per bottle —

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Groceries $372 per month —

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Health Insurance $36 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Doctor Visit (GP) $85 per visit —
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.60 per purchase —

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,492 per month —
Housing $1,101 per month —
Coworking Space $231 per month —
Airbnb (1 month) $2,485 per month —
Coliving Space $960 per month —

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Internet & Mobile $92 per month —

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Leisure Activities $64 per month —

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Haircut $30 per visit —
Laundry $4.63 per kg —

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Mobile Plan $41 per month —
Internet (60 Mbps+) $60 per month —
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $25 one-time —
Gym Membership $50 per month —
Tennis Court (Weekend) $18 per hour —

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Taxi Start $3.20 per trip —
Transportation $43 per month —
Taxi per km $1.67 per km —
Monthly Transport Pass $48 per month —
Ride-hailing (5km) $11 per trip —
Gasoline $1.28 per liter —
Scooter Rental $48 per month —

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Utilities $85 per month —

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
CA Whistler US Bellingham
Visa & Legal Fees $1.80 per month —
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