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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Bellevue, NE — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Omaha, NE area

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You'd spend $1.4K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.8K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA area
Overall Cost
↑ 18.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,397
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.8K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Bellevue, NE

Population:64K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$247K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:119
Median Home:$414K

Bellevue, NE

The Cornhusker State

64K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Nebraska, this city has a population of 64K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Bellevue, NE vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 54.0%
Bellevue, NE
$1,811
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$977
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 25.3%
Bellevue, NE
$1,188
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$301
more
📦Other
↑ 8.1%
Bellevue, NE
$1,552
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$125
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 22.1%
Bellevue, NE
$459
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$102
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 11.7%
Bellevue, NE
$666
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$77.76
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🛒Groceries
↑ 3.8%
Bellevue, NE
$928
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$35.13
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$804
To$1,390
↑ $586
1 Bed
From$845
To$1,510
↑ $665
2 Bed
From$1,008
To$1,750
↑ $742
3 Bed
From$1,333
To$2,330
↑ $997
Bellevue, NEZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,040–$1,040/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,606
Monthly in Bellevue, NE
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,462
Difference

Home Values

Bellevue
Phoenix
$247K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +1.8%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +38%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$247K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 68% more expensive than Bellevue

Calculate payment - BellevueCalculate payment - Phoenix

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.1K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$342
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.7%
Rate difference

Bellevue, NE

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Nebraska State Tax
Effective: 6.2%
$9.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.9%
$46.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,638/month
$103.7K

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Bellevue, NE Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:1.8%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Bellevue
Phoenix
45 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
63.7%
Good Air Days
9%
96 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.4°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
35 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.4°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
35 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Nebraska and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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