Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 124.4% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $168,265 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.4% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  47.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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