Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Lake San Marcos, California


The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 36.6% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $86,062 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.6% higher
  Commute
  50.0% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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