Cost of Living Calculator - Bellevue, Washington vs Montecito, California


The cost of living in Montecito, California is 143.4% more expensive than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $121,708 in Montecito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montecito, California is more expensive than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Montecito
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs Montecito, CA
Compared to Bellevue, Montecito is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.4% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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