Berkeley, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 48.3% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $38,775 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Berkeley, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% lower
      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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower