Bellingham, Washington vs. Imperial, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Imperial, California is 16.2% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,924 in Imperial, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Imperial, California is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Imperial
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Imperial, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Imperial is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% lower
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  61.3% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower