San Francisco, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 49.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $151,475 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Bellingham
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to San Francisco, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  48.2% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower