Bremerton, WA vs Everett, WA

Bremerton is moderately more affordable than Everett, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Bremerton scores 118 compared to 134 for Everett, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Everett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bremerton is $1,535/month compared to $1,675/month in Everett — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bremerton is more affordable at $409,500 median vs $532,300.

Median household income in Bremerton is $74,399 compared to $81,502 in Everett (-8.7%). The higher salaries in Everett partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bremerton spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 24.7% in Everett.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.8°F vs 51.4°F). Bremerton receives more rainfall at 36.5" per year compared to 33.4" in Everett.