Bellingham, Washington vs. Pacific Beach, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific Beach, Washington is 6.7% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $213,312 in Pacific Beach, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific Beach, Washington is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Pacific Beach
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Pacific Beach, WA
Compared to Bellingham, Pacific Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower