Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Garden Grove, California


The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 25.0% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $93,750 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Garden Grove
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Garden Grove, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Garden Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.9% higher
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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