San Mateo, California vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 20.3% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $159,377 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Bellevue
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to San Mateo, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher