salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. It is a highly educated city: 59.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,520 a year. That is $47 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 148 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bothell?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bothell
| Size | Bothell | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,022 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,197 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,529 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,263 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,605 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bothell 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, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bothell
Life in Bothell
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bothell?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,956 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $925,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $92,510 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bothell, WA?
Renting in Bothell costs a median of about $2,463 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Bothell?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,520 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bothell cheap or expensive?
Bothell is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $151,451. It ranks 148th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bothell?
The median homeowner in Bothell pays $7,312 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Bothell 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?
The median home value in Bothell is $925,100, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
49,610 people live in Bothell. Numbers are typical (middle) values.