Bellevue, ID vs McCall, ID

McCall is moderately more affordable than Bellevue, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 118 compared to 109 for McCall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellevue can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $1,503/month compared to $995/month in McCall — a 51% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while McCall has cheaper rent, Bellevue actually has lower median home values ($482,600 vs $564,500).

Median household income in Bellevue is $72,242 compared to $60,197 in McCall (+20%). 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, more than the 19.8% in McCall.