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


The cost of living in Martinez, California is 25.7% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $276,607 in Martinez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinez, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Martinez
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Martinez, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Martinez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% higher
  Commute
  50.9% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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