Boca Raton, FL 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.
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
Bothell
65.7
#1610 nationally
Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 4.7). Boca Raton leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 30.2 min). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $95,570).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Bothell, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 65.7 (#1610) |
| Population | 99,974 | 50,213 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $1,015,871 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $127,944 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+51.7 |
D+
69.8 Score
Boca Raton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,025
Population
99,974
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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D
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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