Bothell, WA vs Irvine, CA
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
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 29). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 30.2 min). Bothell leads in cost of living index (162 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 50,213 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+2.6 |
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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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D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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