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

Median Home Cost is 342% more expensive in Newport Beach.

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

A salary of $92,000 in Bellingham, Washington should increase to $263,679 in Newport Beach, 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. NEWPORT BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 186.6% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $263,679 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
342% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Newport Beach, CA

Compared to Bellingham, Newport Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

186.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

393.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.8% higher

Commute

35.1% higher

Health

3.9% lower

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Personal

3.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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