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SAN MARCOS vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Marcos, California vs. Bellingham, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is
20.7%
cheaper
than San Marcos, California.
You would need a salary of
$39,640
in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is
cheaper
than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Bellingham
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to San Marcos, Bellingham is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
20.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
6.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
28.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
33.0% lower
Commute
33.3% lower
Health
9.2% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.5% higher
Cost of Food
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