Bellingham, Washington vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 14.0% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,021 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Salinas
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% higher
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  47.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower