Bellingham, Washington vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 8.6% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,302 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.4% higher
  Commute
  58.7% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower