Bellingham, Washington vs. Thermal, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thermal, California is 19.8% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,117 in Thermal, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thermal, California is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Thermal
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Thermal, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Thermal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.0% higher
  Commute
  82.2% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower