Sonora, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 12.5% more expensive than Sonora, California.

You would need a salary of $84,384 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonora, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Sonora, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Sonora, California
Sonora, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Sonora, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.6% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher