Bonney Lake, WA vs Waller, WA

Waller is moderately more affordable than Bonney Lake, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Bonney Lake scores 152 compared to 133 for Waller, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bonney Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bonney Lake is $2,212/month compared to $1,785/month in Waller — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waller is more affordable at $481,200 median vs $558,900.

Median household income in Bonney Lake is $131,524 compared to $118,077 in Waller (+11.4%). The higher salaries in Bonney Lake partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bonney Lake spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Waller.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 51.9°F). Waller receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 39.3" in Bonney Lake.