What is a pro or con of living in Berkeley, Californiacompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 117% more expensive in Berkeley.

What salary do I need to live in Berkeley, California copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $68,000 in Bellingham, Washington should increase to $131,529 in Berkeley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELLINGHAM vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 93.4% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $131,529 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Berkeley, CA

Compared to Bellingham, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

93.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

178.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

31.0% higher

Commute

44.8% higher

Health

20.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bellingham, WA vs. Berkeley, CA

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