Bothell, WA vs Kannapolis, NC
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
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $66,487). Kannapolis leads in cost of living index (97 vs 162). Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 50,213 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+7.7 |
D
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
View Bothell, WA →
C
74.2 Score
Kannapolis, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$282,200
Population
59,321
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
View Kannapolis, NC →
Try a different matchup
Swap Bothell for: