Brentwood, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 28.7% cheaper than Brentwood, California.

You would need a salary of $35,628 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Brentwood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Brentwood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Brentwood, California
Brentwood, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Brentwood, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.7% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower