Bellevue, Washington vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 5.2% more expensive than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $210,315 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Bellevue, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
46% more expensive in Alameda
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Bellevue, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower