Folsom, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 17.0% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $207,547 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Folsom, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.3% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher