Bellevue, WI vs Wauwatosa, WI

Bellevue is moderately more affordable than Wauwatosa, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 87 compared to 100 for Wauwatosa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wauwatosa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $1,083/month compared to $1,373/month in Wauwatosa — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellevue is more affordable at $267,700 median vs $307,600.

Median household income in Bellevue is $80,750 compared to $93,859 in Wauwatosa (-14%). While Wauwatosa 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 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Wauwatosa.