Arlington, WA vs Bremerton, WA

Bremerton is moderately more affordable than Arlington, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 133 compared to 118 for Bremerton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $1,764/month compared to $1,535/month in Bremerton — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bremerton is more affordable at $409,500 median vs $492,600.

Median household income in Arlington is $84,919 compared to $74,399 in Bremerton (+14.1%). While Arlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, more than the 24.8% in Bremerton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 53.8°F). Bremerton receives more rainfall at 36.5" per year compared to 33.4" in Arlington.