San Jose, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 42.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $25,786 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Bellingham
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to San Jose, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% lower
  Commute
  45.7% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher