Bellingham, Washington vs. Boulder Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder Creek, California is 30.2% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,097 in Boulder Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder Creek, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Boulder Creek
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Boulder Creek, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Boulder Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.6% higher
  Commute
  62.7% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower