Bremerton, WA vs Washougal, WA

Bremerton is moderately more affordable than Washougal, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Bremerton scores 118 compared to 126 for Washougal, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washougal 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 $1,592/month in Washougal — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bremerton is more affordable at $409,500 median vs $492,100.

Median household income in Bremerton is $74,399 compared to $100,916 in Washougal (-26.3%). While Washougal 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 18.9% in Washougal.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.8°F vs 54.7°F). Washougal receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 36.5" in Bremerton.