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


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 120.7% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $110,349 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.7% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  295.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  88.8% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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