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BELLINGHAM vs. ARCATA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Bellingham, Washington vs. Arcata, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Arcata, California is
12.2%
cheaper
than Bellingham, Washington.
You would need a salary of
$21,956
in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is
cheaper
than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Arcata
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Arcata is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
12.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
24.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
26.8% higher
Commute
1.0% lower
Health
21.1% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
7.2% lower
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