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


The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 85.9% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $122,680 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Encinitas, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.9% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% higher
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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