Thousand Oaks, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 26.0% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $74,038 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher