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Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Santa Cruz, California

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 65.2% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $123,884 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
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• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Santa Cruz is:
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  65.2% higher
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  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.6% higher
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  Utilities
  34.1% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
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  Personal
  3.4% lower
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