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


The cost of living in Riverside, California is 8.8% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,324 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
78% more expensive in Riverside
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Riverside, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.1% higher
  Commute
  78.2% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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