Santa Rosa, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 13.2% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $75,535 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher