salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.8 minutes each way. Most homes (78.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 56.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $110,240 a year. That is $53 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 170 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bothell West?
Share of households by yearly income. 63.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bothell West
| Size | Bothell West | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,008 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,545 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,890 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,344 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bothell West 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 West, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bothell West
Life in Bothell West
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bothell West?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,968 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $824,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $82,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bothell West, WA?
Renting in Bothell West costs a median of about $2,756 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Bothell West?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $110,240 a year, or $53 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bothell West cheap or expensive?
Bothell West is rated Cheap: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $165,495. It ranks 170th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bothell West?
The median homeowner in Bothell West pays $6,304 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Bothell West 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 West?
The median home value in Bothell West is $824,900, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
22,029 people live in Bothell West. Numbers are typical (middle) values.