Bothell, WA vs Mill Creek, WA

Bothell, WA and Mill Creek, WA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.3% difference in their overall index. Bothell scores 181 while Mill Creek scores 175 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 Bothell is $2,295/month compared to $2,197/month in Mill Creek — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mill Creek is more affordable at $836,300 median vs $871,300.

Median household income in Bothell is $132,232 compared to $121,578 in Mill Creek (+8.8%). While Bothell 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, less than the 21.7% in Mill Creek.

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 Mill Creek.