Whittier, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 17.8% cheaper than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $41,121 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Whittier, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% lower
  Commute
  49.3% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher