Bellevue, ID vs Cascade, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cascade is 25.9% cheaper than Bellevue. With a cost index of 93 vs 118, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cascade to Bellevue should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $1,503/month compared to $1,065/month in Cascade — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cascade is more affordable at $350,000 median vs $482,600.

Median household income in Bellevue is $72,242 compared to $50,671 in Cascade (+42.6%). While Bellevue is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Cascade.