Mission Viejo, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 27.6% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $54,321 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Mission Viejo, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher