Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Massachusetts vs Oakland, California


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 46.6% more expensive than Bellingham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,299 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Oakland
than in Bellingham, Massachusetts
Bellingham, MA vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% higher
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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