Gilroy, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 28.9% cheaper than Gilroy, California.

You would need a salary of $64,018 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilroy, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Gilroy, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Gilroy, California
Gilroy, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Gilroy, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.3% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher