Bellingham, Washington vs. Pomona, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pomona, California is 12.3% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $112,256 in Pomona, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pomona, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
92% more expensive in Pomona
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Pomona, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Pomona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.6% higher
  Commute
  92.1% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower