Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Bellingham, Washington


The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 30.7% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $51,969 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Bellingham, WA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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