Bothell, WA vs Fuquay-Varina, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bothell
65.7
#1610 nationally
Fuquay-Varina
70.9
#1046 nationally
Fuquay-Varina leads in crime level (1.9 vs 3.0). Fuquay-Varina leads in cost of living index (113 vs 162). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $94,142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Fuquay-Varina, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 70.9 (#1046) |
| Population | 50,213 | 43,817 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $443,075 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $94,142 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+25.6 |
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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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70.9 Score
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$443,075
Population
43,817
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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