Marina, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 19.9% cheaper than Marina, California.

You would need a salary of $40,026 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Marina, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Marina, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Marina, California
Marina, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Marina, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  32.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher