Bellevue, WA vs Redmond, WA

Redmond is moderately more affordable than Bellevue, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 214 compared to 200 for Redmond, 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 $2,505/month compared to $2,343/month in Redmond — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Redmond is more affordable at $1,091,700 median vs $1,203,100.

Median household income in Bellevue is $161,300 compared to $162,099 in Redmond (-0.5%). Redmond offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Redmond.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.2°F vs 53.2°F). Redmond receives more rainfall at 37.8" per year compared to 37.8" in Bellevue.