What is a pro or con of living in Folsom, Californiacompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Folsom.

What salary do I need to live in Folsom, California copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Bellingham, Washington should increase to $60,227 in Folsom, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELLINGHAM vs. FOLSOM
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 20.5% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,227 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Folsom, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Folsom
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Folsom, CA

Compared to Bellingham, Folsom is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

28.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

49.9% higher

Commute

43.2% higher

Health

7.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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