Bellevue, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 16.0% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $84,866 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Seattle
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Bellevue, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower