Lake Forest, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 25.3% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $115,804 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Lake Forest, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
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  25.3% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  31.4% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
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  Personal
  2.9% higher
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