Long Beach, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 22.6% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $41,041 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Long Beach, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% lower
  Commute
  48.1% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher