Stockton, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 6.6% more expensive than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $53,287 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Stockton, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher