Poway, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 29.6% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $35,220 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Poway, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher