Bellingham, Washington vs. Shelter Cove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelter Cove, California is 10.7% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,643 in Shelter Cove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelter Cove, California is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Shelter Cove
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Shelter Cove, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Shelter Cove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower