San Diego, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 23.2% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $230,424 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Bellingham
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to San Diego, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher