Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Alamo, California


The cost of living in Alamo, California is 174.6% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $137,297 in Alamo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamo, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Alamo
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Alamo, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Alamo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  174.6% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  315.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.3% higher
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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