Lake Forest, California vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 21.1% more expensive than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $242 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is more expensive than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Bellevue
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Lake Forest, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher