Tustin, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 24.7% cheaper than Tustin, California.

You would need a salary of $56,445 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tustin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Tustin, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Tustin, California
Tustin, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Tustin, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher