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


The cost of living in Scotia, California is 21.6% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,205 in Scotia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotia, California is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Scotia
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Scotia, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Scotia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% lower
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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