Bainbridge Island, WA vs Bothell, WA

Bainbridge Island, WA and Bothell, WA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.7% difference in their overall index. Bainbridge Island scores 189 while Bothell scores 181 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bainbridge Island is $2,081/month compared to $2,295/month in Bothell — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bainbridge Island has cheaper rent, Bothell actually has lower median home values ($871,300 vs $1,076,200).

Median household income in Bainbridge Island is $159,882 compared to $132,232 in Bothell (+20.9%). While Bainbridge Island is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bainbridge Island spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.8% in Bothell.

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