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


The cost of living in Benicia, California is 28.5% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,245 in Benicia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benicia, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Benicia
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Benicia, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Benicia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.1% higher
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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