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


The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 21.7% cheaper than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $39,161 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs Bellingham, WA
Compared to Richmond, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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