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


The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 50.8% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $120,649 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, 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 Pasadena
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Pasadena, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.9% higher
  Commute
  89.6% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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