Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Smith River, California


The cost of living in Smith River, California is 18.3% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,869 in Smith River, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smith River, California is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Smith River
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Smith River, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Smith River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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