Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Massachusetts vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 78.6% more expensive than Bellingham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $89,293 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bellingham, Massachusetts
Bellingham, MA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Bellingham, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.6% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  211.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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