Fullerton, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 22.4% cheaper than Fullerton, California.

You would need a salary of $100,920 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fullerton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Fullerton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Fullerton, California
Fullerton, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Fullerton, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher