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


The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 5.2% more expensive than Bend, California.

You would need a salary of $78,910 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Bend, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Bend, California
Bend, CA vs Bellingham, WA
Compared to Bend, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher

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