Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 26.1% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,068 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs San_Marcos, CA
Compared to Bellingham, San_Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.2% higher
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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