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


The cost of living in Vista, California is 19.6% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $89,772 in Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Vista
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Vista, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% higher
      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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.6% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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