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


The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 23.1% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $92,352 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Watsonville, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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