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

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 42.0% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $286,768 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
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• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Monterey
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Monterey is:
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  42.0% higher
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  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% higher
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  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  47.8% higher
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  Personal
  6.4% lower
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