Santa Monica, California vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 26.6% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $257,061 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Bellevue
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Santa Monica, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher