Poway, California vs. Bothell, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bothell, Washington is 4.6% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $71,527 in Bothell, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bothell, Washington is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Bothell
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Bothell, WA
Compared to Poway, Bothell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.8% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher