Tacoma, Washington vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 69.2% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $88,003 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Bellevue
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Tacoma, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.2% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher