Bellingham, WA vs Spokane, WA

Bellingham, WA vs Spokane, WA: What the data shows

Bellingham, WA is in Bellingham, WA while Spokane, WA is in Spokane, WA — both in the same state. On home prices, Spokane, WA is the more affordable option at $220,000 median — $311,200 less than Bellingham, WA's $531,200. WYLT rates Bellingham, WA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Spokane, WA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Bellingham, WA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Spokane, WA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Bellingham, WA has High flood risk and Spokane, WA has Low flood risk.

Bellingham, WA is the more walkable neighborhood. Bellingham, WA scores 65/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Spokane, WA's 23/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Bellingham, WA has the higher school rating — Bellingham, WA rates 7.2/10 and Spokane, WA rates 7/10.