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Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Palo Alto, California

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 251.3% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $411,019 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
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• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
412% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Palo Alto is:
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  251.3% higher
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  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  586.0% higher
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  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  71.5% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
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  Personal
  2.1% lower
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