Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Bellingham, Washington


The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 7.2% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $21,445 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Bellingham, WA
Compared to Modesto, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.8% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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