San Bruno, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 45.2% cheaper than San Bruno, California.

You would need a salary of $27,402 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Bruno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than San Bruno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Bellingham
than in San Bruno, California
San Bruno, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to San Bruno, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower