| | Newcastle, CA | Ferndale, WA | United States |
| Overall | 139.3 | 117.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 109.6 | 101.6 | 100 |
| Health | 102.6 | 97.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 289.8 | 174.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $819,900 | $559,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,800.0% | 6,970.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 106.1 | 86.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 157.1 | 140.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Newcastle 
3 Reviews
I’ve lived here for six years, and it’s been an interesting experience to say the least. If you’re liberal, don’t expect many people to outwardly share the same More
We settled in Newcastle countryside 16 years ago, and it's been a really beautiful place to live. My only complaint is that it is often hot in the summer from July to More
I moved here on August 22, 2012 and I have to say it is one of the most magnificent ecosystems I have ever seen. While the cost of living here is higher than the More
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Reviews for Ferndale 
2 Reviews
Ferndale is expensive. Its a great place, next to the ocean, safe, close to local Bellingham nightlife, lots of scenery and parks but it's just too unaffordable. I'm a More
Our property taxes went up 45% this year. Guess we shouldn't have weeded the yard or mowed the lawn! Gas prices are 40 cents per gallon higher than the national More
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