Bothell, WA vs Laguna Niguel, 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
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Bothell leads in cost of living index (162 vs 204). Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 3.5). Laguna Niguel leads in walk score (33 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Laguna Niguel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 64.5 (#1689) |
| Population | 50,213 | 62,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $1,494,001 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $135,822 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+2.6 |
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
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D
64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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