Bothell, WA vs Hoffman Estates, 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
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 162). Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 4.1). Hoffman Estates leads in walk score (35 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 50,213 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 116 |
| 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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73 Score
Hoffman Estates, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,578
Population
50,179
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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