San Francisco, California vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 18.2% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $409,218 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
34% cheaper in Bellevue
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to San Francisco, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher