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


The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 24.0% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $76,049 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Bellingham, WA
Compared to Petaluma, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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