Bothell, WA vs Crest Hill, IL
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.
Bothell
65.7
#1610 nationally
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $68,377). Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 4.9). Crest Hill leads in cost of living index (101 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 50,213 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+1.6 |
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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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74.1 Score
Crest Hill, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,044
Population
20,118
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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