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Cost of Living in Bothell, WA

Population 49,610 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,346
Median home value$925,100
Median household income$140,427

The median rent in Bothell, WA is $2,346/month, 33% higher than the Washington median and 66% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $925,100, 178% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $140,427 a year, 43% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 20.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $93,840/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 6.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $4,678/mo

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Bothell vs. Washington vs. U.S.

BothellWashingtonU.S.
Median rent$2,346$1,760$1,413
Median home value$925,100$564,600$332,700
Median household income$140,427$98,141$80,734
Homeownership rate65.5%63.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher59.8%39.6%35.7%
Poverty rate4.8%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.9%5.1%5.2%
Work from home32.9%19.8%15.1%
Median age38.638.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Bothell, WA?

The median gross rent in Bothell, WA is $2,346 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Bothell, WA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $93,840 a year in gross income.

Is Bothell, WA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 66% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 6.6 times the median household income.

Other cities in Washington

Seattle, WARent $2,030 · Income $123,860Spokane, WARent $1,215 · Income $70,064Tacoma, WARent $1,676 · Income $85,884Vancouver, WARent $1,702 · Income $81,338Bellevue, WARent $2,572 · Income $165,576Kent, WARent $1,909 · Income $92,302

Cities with a similar cost of living

Folsom, CARent $2,352 · Income $139,804Mililani Mauka, HIRent $2,350 · Income $138,942Fruit Cove, FLRent $2,336 · Income $141,863Bowie, MDRent $2,330 · Income $141,995Arlington, VARent $2,322 · Income $142,114Secaucus, NJRent $2,391 · Income $139,821

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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