Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Imperial Beach, California


The cost of living in Imperial Beach, California is 25.3% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $93,994 in Imperial Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Imperial Beach, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Imperial Beach
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Imperial Beach, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Imperial Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.0% higher
  Commute
  53.2% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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