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Buffalo vs Bellingham

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

At a glance

At a glance
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Country United States United States
Nomad score 6.0 / 10 0.0 / 10
Cost of living $2,910 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 7° / 2°C 17° / 12°C
Air quality (AQI) 30 Good 30 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Average high 13.9°C 14.2°C
Average low 6.5°C 7.3°C
Precipitation 95 mm / mo 120 mm / mo
Sunshine 249 h / mo 242 h / mo
Humidity 75% 79%
Rain days 12.6 / mo 13.3 / mo
Wind speed 22.2 km/h 17 km/h

US Buffalo · average high by month

US Bellingham · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
US Buffalo US Bellingham
US AQI 30 30
PM2.5 2.7 µg/m³ 6.1 µg/m³
PM10 2.9 µg/m³ 6.9 µg/m³
Ozone 63 µg/m³ 49 µg/m³
UV index 1.3 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.8 0.0
Local Payment Services 8.2 0.0
Startup Scene 5.7 0.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Air Conditioning 7.3 0.0
Green Spaces 7.4 0.0
Natural Disaster Risk 7.6 0.0
Noise Pollution 6.2 0.0
Seasonal Variety 8.2 0.0
Weather 5.2 0.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Mobile Network Coverage 8.6 0.0
Power Grid Reliability 8.7 0.0
Public WiFi Availability 6.5 0.0
VPN Reliability 8.7 0.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Accommodation Cost 5.4 0.0
Cost of Living 5.7 0.0
Currency Stability 9.5 0.0
Entertainment Cost 5.6 0.0
Food & Groceries 5.8 0.0
Gym Membership Cost 5.5 0.0
Transportation Cost 5.6 0.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Culture 7.2 0.0
Indoors Fun 6.5 0.0
Language Learning Opportunities 3.3 0.0
Local Experiences & Tours 6.6 0.0
Nightlife 6.5 0.0
Outdoors & Nature 7.9 0.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.3 0.0
Nomad Friendly 5.3 0.0
Online Community Presence 3.4 0.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Cafes with WiFi 7.1 0.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.6 0.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.5 0.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.6 0.0
Internet Speed 8.3 0.0
Local SIM Card Availability 8.8 0.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Fitness Facilities 6.2 0.0
Food Scene 6.6 0.0
Healthy Food Options 5.9 0.0
Yoga Studios 5.6 0.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Healthcare 5.6 0.0
Healthcare Affordability 3.7 0.0
Healthcare Quality 7.6 0.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.5 0.0
Ease of Business Registration 6.6 0.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.0 0.0
Freedom of Speech 8.9 0.0
Political Stability 7.7 0.0
Tax Friendliness 4.2 0.0
Visa Ease 5.1 0.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Air Quality 6.9 0.0
Cleanliness 6.3 0.0
Environmental Quality 6.3 0.0
Family Friendly 7.3 0.0
Language Barrier 9.1 0.0
Work-Life Balance 6.7 0.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Female Friendly 6.9 0.0
Racial Tolerance 6.6 0.0
Safety 6.8 0.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Airport Connectivity 6.8 0.0
Cycling 4.7 0.0
Intercity Travel Options 6.3 0.0
Public Transit 4.7 0.0
Ride-sharing Services 7.6 0.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.0 0.0
Walkability 5.7 0.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Coworking Quality 5.0 0.0
Freelance Ecosystem 4.6 0.0
Networking Opportunities 5.0 0.0
Remote Job Opportunities 5.4 0.0
Time Zone Favorability 7.7 0.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Jeans $50 per pair —
Summer Dress $40 per dress —
Running Shoes $80 per pair —

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Dining Out $120 per month —

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Cinema Ticket $12 per ticket —

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Coffee $2.50 per cup —
Beer $5.00 per pint —
Meal (Inexpensive) $15 per meal —
Fast Food Combo $9.00 per meal —
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $60 per meal —
Apples $3.50 per kg —
Bread $2.50 per loaf —
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.50 per bottle —
Milk $1.10 per liter —
Rice $2.00 per kg —
Chicken Fillets $10 per kg —
Beef $12 per kg —
Wine (Mid-range) $15 per bottle —

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Groceries $350 per month —

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Health Insurance $200 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Doctor Visit (GP) $100 per visit —
Pharmacy (basic meds) $10 per purchase —

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Apartment (1 bedroom) $950 per month —
Housing $850 per month —
Coworking Space $150 per month —
Airbnb (1 month) $1,500 per month —
Coliving Space $800 per month —

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Internet & Mobile $60 per month —

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Leisure Activities $50 per month —

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Haircut $20 per visit —
Laundry $5.00 per kg —

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Mobile Plan $40 per month —
Internet (60 Mbps+) $60 per month —
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $15 one-time —
Gym Membership $40 per month —
Tennis Court (Weekend) $15 per hour —

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Taxi Start $3.50 per trip —
Transportation $85 per month —
Taxi per km $1.50 per km —
Monthly Transport Pass $75 per month —
Ride-hailing (5km) $12 per trip —
Gasoline $0.95 per liter —
Scooter Rental $30 per month —

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
US Buffalo US Bellingham
Utilities $150 per month —
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