Bellingham, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 98.1% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,377 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Bellingham, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.1% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.9% higher
  Commute
  92.9% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher