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Bellingham vs Vancouver

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

At a glance

At a glance
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Country United States Canada
Nomad score 0.0 / 10 6.7 / 10
Cost of living Data unavailable $4,230 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 17° / 12°C 16° / 12°C
Air quality (AQI) 30 Good 35 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Average high 14.2°C 13.2°C
Average low 7.3°C 7.3°C
Precipitation 120 mm / mo 145 mm / mo
Sunshine 242 h / mo 240 h / mo
Humidity 79% 80%
Rain days 13.3 / mo 12.8 / mo
Wind speed 17 km/h 17 km/h

US Bellingham · average high by month

CA Vancouver · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
US AQI 30 35
PM2.5 6.1 µg/m³ 9.1 µg/m³
PM10 6.9 µg/m³ 9.8 µg/m³
Ozone 49 µg/m³ 29 µg/m³
UV index 0 0.4

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 0.0 5.0
Local Payment Services 0.0 9.0
Startup Scene 0.0 8.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Air Conditioning 0.0 5.8
Green Spaces 0.0 8.4
Natural Disaster Risk 0.0 5.7
Noise Pollution 0.0 6.0
Seasonal Variety 0.0 7.1
Weather 0.0 6.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Mobile Network Coverage 0.0 9.0
Power Grid Reliability 0.0 8.5
Public WiFi Availability 0.0 8.3
VPN Reliability 0.0 9.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Accommodation Cost 0.0 1.9
Cost of Living 0.0 2.6
Currency Stability 0.0 8.4
Entertainment Cost 0.0 4.0
Food & Groceries 0.0 3.5
Gym Membership Cost 0.0 4.8
Transportation Cost 0.0 5.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Culture 0.0 7.8
Indoors Fun 0.0 7.4
Language Learning Opportunities 0.0 7.2
Local Experiences & Tours 0.0 7.8
Nightlife 0.0 6.3
Outdoors & Nature 0.0 9.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.0 6.7
Nomad Friendly 0.0 7.4
Online Community Presence 0.0 6.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Cafes with WiFi 0.0 8.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.0 8.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.0 7.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.0 6.4
Internet Speed 0.0 8.5
Local SIM Card Availability 0.0 8.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Fitness Facilities 0.0 8.4
Food Scene 0.0 8.4
Healthy Food Options 0.0 8.8
Yoga Studios 0.0 8.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Healthcare 0.0 6.3
Healthcare Affordability 0.0 4.0
Healthcare Quality 0.0 8.7

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.0 5.5
Ease of Business Registration 0.0 6.2
Ease of Opening Bank Account 0.0 5.5
Freedom of Speech 0.0 7.9
Political Stability 0.0 8.3
Tax Friendliness 0.0 4.3
Visa Ease 0.0 7.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Air Quality 0.0 10.0
Cleanliness 0.0 7.5
Environmental Quality 0.0 8.2
Family Friendly 0.0 7.9
Language Barrier 0.0 9.2
Work-Life Balance 0.0 7.4

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Female Friendly 0.0 7.8
Racial Tolerance 0.0 7.9
Safety 0.0 7.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Airport Connectivity 0.0 8.2
Cycling 0.0 7.9
Intercity Travel Options 0.0 7.4
Public Transit 0.0 8.1
Ride-sharing Services 0.0 7.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.0 7.4
Walkability 0.0 8.2

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Coworking Quality 0.0 8.0
Freelance Ecosystem 0.0 7.1
Networking Opportunities 0.0 7.7
Remote Job Opportunities 0.0 7.1
Time Zone Favorability 0.0 6.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Jeans — $58 per pair
Summer Dress — $40 per dress

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Dining Out — $141 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Cinema Ticket — $12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Beer — $4.95 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) — $18 per meal
Fast Food Combo — $11 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) — $70 per meal
Apples — $4.57 per kg
Bread — $2.56 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) — $1.53 per bottle
Milk — $2.28 per liter
Rice — $3.44 per kg
Chicken Fillets — $10 per kg
Beef — $12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) — $16 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Groceries — $247 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Doctor Visit (GP) — $141 per visit

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Apartment (1 bedroom) — $1,691 per month
Housing — $1,522 per month
Coworking Space — $208 per month
Airbnb (1 month) — $2,296 per month
Coliving Space — $707 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Internet & Mobile — $74 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Leisure Activities — $40 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Haircut — $32 per visit
Laundry — $0.99 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Mobile Plan — $25 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) — $49 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) — $25 one-time
Gym Membership — $40 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) — $18 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Taxi Start — $2.65 per trip
Transportation — $104 per month
Taxi per km — $1.54 per km
Monthly Transport Pass — $83 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) — $10 per trip
Gasoline — $1.27 per liter

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
US Bellingham CA Vancouver
Utilities — $99 per month
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