What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Washingtoncompared to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

Median Home Cost is 68% cheaper in Bellingham.

What salary do I need to live in Bellingham, Washington copmared to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California could decrease to $33,430 in Bellingham, Washington (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.

CARMEL BY THE SEA vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 55.4% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $33,430 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.7% lower

Commute

20.9% lower

Health

32.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.9% higher

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Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Bellingham, WA

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