Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 95.0% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $175,518 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Bellevue
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Raleigh, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.0% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% lower
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher