salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.1 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 65.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $115,240 a year. That is $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 177 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bothell East?
Share of households by yearly income. 66.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bothell East
| Size | Bothell East | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,077 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,465 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,457 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,523 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bothell East overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bothell East, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bothell East
Life in Bothell East
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bothell East?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,971 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,131,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $113,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bothell East, WA?
Renting in Bothell East costs a median of about $2,881 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Bothell East?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $115,240 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bothell East cheap or expensive?
Bothell East is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.1% of the typical household income of $214,494. It ranks 177th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bothell East?
The median homeowner in Bothell East pays $8,991 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Bothell East more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bothell East?
The median home value in Bothell East is $1,131,600, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
14,578 people live in Bothell East. Numbers are typical (middle) values.