Cost of Living in Bellevue, PA

Population 8,186 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

63
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Bellevue can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $178,000 against $64,888 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.

Geographically, Bellevue sits roughly 6 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. Median home values run roughly 8% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 58
Rent 71

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bellevue

The median home value in Bellevue is $177,900 — 42% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $935/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $64,888/year is 13% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Pennsylvania's top state income tax rate is 3.1% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 61.1°F and lows of 42.5°F, with about 44.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Bellevue has a cost of living index of 63 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$177,900
42% below avg
Median Rent
$935/mo
29% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$779
1 BR
$871
2 BR
$1,065
3 BR
$1,337
4 BR
$1,547
Owner-occupied 42.9%
Renter-occupied 57.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$935
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,549/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.2 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
18.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.2%
Carpooled
7.7%
Public transit
4.5%
Walked
3.0%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
18.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 3.1%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.3%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$64,888
13% below avg
Per Capita Income
$43,780
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
3% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Labor Force Participation
74.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.5%
Graduate degree 14.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.5
Male median age 35.5
Female median age 37.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
39.6"
Annual Snowfall
44.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 364049627279838275635141
Low °F 212330415159636255443427
Precip" 2.962.623.153.323.834.124.263.523.302.832.862.84
Snow" 13.311.77.61.00.00.00.00.00.00.42.47.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 56 — Moderate
33.2%
Good air days/yr
237
Max AQI recorded
294
PM2.5 days
71
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bellevue, PA?

Bellevue has a cost index of 63 (100 = national average). It is 37% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bellevue, PA?

The median gross rent in Bellevue is $935 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bellevue?

The median home value in Bellevue is $177,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Bellevue?

The median household income in Bellevue is $64,888 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bellevue, PA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bellevue is 6.3%. The Pennsylvania state income tax top rate is 3.1%.

Is Bellevue, PA affordable?

Yes, Bellevue is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 63 — about 37% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Bellevue?

Bellevue has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 39.6". Average annual snowfall is 44.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bellevue at a Glance

Population
8,186
Median Income
$64,888
Home Value
$177,900
Median Rent
$935/mo
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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