Bellingham, Washington vs. Visalia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Visalia, California is 17.0% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,374 in Visalia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Visalia, California is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Visalia
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Visalia, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Visalia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.8% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower