Bothell, WA vs Des Plaines, 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
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 29). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $86,552). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Des Plaines, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 76.4 (#348) |
| Population | 50,213 | 58,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $360,725 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $86,552 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+42.0 |
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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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76.4 Score
Des Plaines, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,725
Population
58,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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