What is a pro or con of living in Bellingham, Washingtoncompared to Fresno, California?

Median Home Cost is 68% more expensive in Bellingham.

What salary do I need to live in Bellingham, Washington copmared to Fresno, California?

A salary of $100,000 in Fresno, California should increase to $119,264 in Bellingham, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FRESNO vs. BELLINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Fresno, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 19.3% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $119,264 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Fresno, California

Fresno, CA vs. Bellingham, WA

Compared to Fresno, Bellingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

73.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.0% lower

Commute

19.4% lower

Health

4.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% higher

Cost of Food

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