Bellingham, Washington vs. St. Helena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Helena, California is 95.6% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $195,617 in St. Helena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helena, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in St. Helena
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. St. Helena, CA
Compared to Bellingham, St. Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.6% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.4% higher
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower