Alpharetta, GA 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.

Alpharetta

66.2

#1567 nationally

vs

Bothell

65.7

#1610 nationally

Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 6.8). Bothell leads in walk score (29 vs 22). Alpharetta leads in cost of living index (135 vs 162).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alpharetta, GA Bothell, WA
WhereAtHome Score 66.2 (#1567) 65.7 (#1610)
Population 67,056 50,213
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $722,997 $1,015,871
Median Household Income $141,402 $127,944
Average Commute 27.5 min 30.2 min
Walk Score 22 29
Crime Level 6.8 3.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 135 162
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+44.9 D+51.7