Madera, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 22.0% more expensive than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $94,544 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Madera, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% higher
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.8% lower
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher