Alameda, California vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 4.9% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $142,643 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
31% cheaper in Bellevue
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Alameda, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher