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


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 42.0% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,998 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Monterey
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  47.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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