Bellevue, Washington vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 24.6% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,413 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Washington
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Bellevue, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.3% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower