What is a pro or con of living in Redwood City, Californiacompared to Bellevue, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 25% more expensive in Redwood City.

What salary do I need to live in Redwood City, California copmared to Bellevue, Washington?

A salary of $84,000 in Bellevue, Washington should increase to $116,725 in Redwood City, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Bellevue, Washington vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 39.0% more expensive than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $116,725 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Bellevue, Washington

Bellevue, WA vs. Redwood City, CA

Compared to Bellevue, Redwood City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

77.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.3% higher

Commute

7.8% higher

Health

33.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellevue, Washington vs. Redwood City, California

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