What is a pro or con of living in Bellevue, Washingtoncompared to Oakland, California?

Median Home Cost is 56% more expensive in Bellevue.

What salary do I need to live in Bellevue, Washington copmared to Oakland, California?

A salary of $65,000 in Oakland, California should increase to $73,544 in Bellevue, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OAKLAND vs. BELLEVUE
Cost of Living Comparison

Oakland, California vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 13.1% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $73,544 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Bellevue
than in Oakland, California

Oakland, CA vs. Bellevue, WA

Compared to Oakland, Bellevue is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

23.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.4% lower

Commute

2.5% higher

Health

24.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Oakland, CA vs. Bellevue, WA

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