Alameda, California vs. Bothell, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bothell, Washington is 20.6% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $39,714 in Bothell, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bothell, Washington is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Bothell
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Bothell, WA
Compared to Alameda, Bothell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher