Bothell East, WA vs Edmonds, WA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Edmonds is 16.4% cheaper than Bothell East. With a cost index of 164 vs 191, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Edmonds to Bothell East should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bothell East is $2,181/month compared to $1,850/month in Edmonds — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edmonds is more affordable at $840,200 median vs $1,047,300.

Median household income in Bothell East is $189,519 compared to $116,095 in Edmonds (+63.2%). While Bothell East is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bothell East spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Edmonds.

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