Oakland, California vs. Bothell, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bothell, Washington is 5.5% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $47,252 in Bothell, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bothell, Washington is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
19% cheaper in Bothell
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Bothell, WA
Compared to Oakland, Bothell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher