Bellingham, Washington vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 46.5% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $73,255 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Huntington_Beach, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Huntington_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.3% higher
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower