Cerritos, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 29.3% cheaper than Cerritos, California.

You would need a salary of $53,012 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Cerritos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Cerritos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Cerritos, California
Cerritos, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Cerritos, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% lower
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher