Bellingham, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 30.2% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $182,273 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in San Diego
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Bellingham, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.5% higher
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower