Bremerton, WA vs Silverdale, WA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bremerton is 16.8% cheaper than Silverdale. With a cost index of 118 vs 142, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bremerton to Silverdale should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bremerton is $1,535/month compared to $2,056/month in Silverdale — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bremerton is more affordable at $409,500 median vs $507,600.

Median household income in Bremerton is $74,399 compared to $101,445 in Silverdale (-26.7%). While Silverdale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bremerton spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 24.3% in Silverdale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.8°F vs 53.2°F). Silverdale receives more rainfall at 37.8" per year compared to 36.5" in Bremerton.