Bothell, WA vs Eastmont, WA

Eastmont is moderately more affordable than Bothell, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Bothell scores 181 compared to 161 for Eastmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bothell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bothell is $2,295/month compared to $2,128/month in Eastmont — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eastmont is more affordable at $696,800 median vs $871,300.

Median household income in Bothell is $132,232 compared to $139,346 in Eastmont (-5.1%). Eastmont offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bothell spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Eastmont.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.2°F vs 51.4°F). Bothell receives more rainfall at 37.8" per year compared to 33.4" in Eastmont.