San Marcos, California vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 28.5% more expensive than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $218,462 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is more expensive than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Bellevue
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to San Marcos, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher