Bellingham, Washington vs. Ashland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, California is 20.2% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $120,211 in Ashland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Ashland
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Ashland, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% higher
      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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.6% higher
  Commute
  52.9% higher
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher