Newark, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 36.9% cheaper than Newark, California.

You would need a salary of $31,541 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Newark, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Newark, California
Newark, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Newark, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower