Lakewood, Washington vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 67.4% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $83,697 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Bellevue
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Lakewood, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher