Bellingham, Washington vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 24.3% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,135 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower