Burlingame, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 65.6% cheaper than Burlingame, California.

You would need a salary of $17,188 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlingame, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Burlingame, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Burlingame, California
Burlingame, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Burlingame, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.6% 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower