Arroyo Grande, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 19.5% cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $80,470 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Arroyo Grande, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher