Alabaster, AL vs Bothell, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alabaster
74.7
#560 nationally
Bothell
65.7
#1610 nationally
Bothell leads in walk score (29 vs 10). Alabaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 162). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $89,423).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alabaster, AL | Bothell, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#560) | 65.7 (#1610) |
| Population | 34,107 | 50,213 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,363 | $1,015,871 |
| Median Household Income | $89,423 | $127,944 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+51.7 |
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74.7 Score
Alabaster, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,363
Population
34,107
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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65.7 Score
Bothell, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,015,871
Population
50,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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