Bothell, WA vs Glendale Heights, IL
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
Glendale Heights
76.9
#295 nationally
Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $83,588). Glendale Heights leads in cost of living index (107 vs 162). Glendale Heights leads in walk score (38 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Glendale Heights, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 76.9 (#295) |
| Population | 50,213 | 32,409 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $330,643 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $83,588 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+13.3 |
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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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76.9 Score
Glendale Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,643
Population
32,409
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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