Stanford, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 72.2% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $13,924 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Stanford, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.2% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher