Bothell, WA vs Kirkland, WA

Bothell is moderately more affordable than Kirkland, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Bothell scores 181 compared to 194 for Kirkland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kirkland 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 $2,342/month in Kirkland — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bothell is more affordable at $871,300 median vs $1,022,500.

Median household income in Bothell is $132,232 compared to $143,533 in Kirkland (-7.9%). While Kirkland 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 spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.6% in Kirkland.

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