Other Services in Bellingham, WA
Metro Market Score 70.1 (Difficult), ranked #310 of 332 metros. 659 establishments, 3,568 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Bellingham stands out for high other services labor costs. Wage competitiveness hits 77.7 (above the 70th percentile of metros), and year-over-year wage pressure at 61.5 signals continued increases. Plan for higher payroll if entering this market.
659 Other Services Firms in Bellingham
Bellingham vs Washington Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Washington overall. The state ranks #44/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Bellingham | WA Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.1 Difficult | 56.1 High |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #310 of 332 metros | #44 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Bellingham
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Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Bellingham's 70.1 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering Washington
State-level entry risk for other services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Other Services in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for other services across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Bellingham, WA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.