Pasadena, California vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 7.5% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $429,925 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Bellevue
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Pasadena, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher