Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Santa Ana, California


The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 17.5% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $94,026 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.5% higher
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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