Wellesley, Massachusetts vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 15.4% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,309 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Bellevue
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Wellesley, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher