Lafayette, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 52.5% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $23,765 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Lafayette, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% lower
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower