Modesto, California vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 73.8% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $104,282 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Bellevue
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Modesto, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.8% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.6% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher