Bremerton, WA vs Tukwila, WA

Bremerton is moderately more affordable than Tukwila, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Bremerton scores 118 compared to 132 for Tukwila, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tukwila 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 $1,786/month in Tukwila — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bremerton is more affordable at $409,500 median vs $462,800.

Median household income in Bremerton is $74,399 compared to $80,534 in Tukwila (-7.6%). The higher salaries in Tukwila 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, less than the 26.6% in Tukwila.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.8°F vs 53.7°F). Tukwila receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 36.5" in Bremerton.