Bothell, WA vs Los Angeles, 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

vs

Los Angeles

60.9

#1917 nationally

Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 29). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $74,891). Bothell leads in cost of living index (162 vs 173).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bothell, WA Los Angeles, CA
WhereAtHome Score 65.7 (#1610) 60.9 (#1917)
Population 50,213 3,822,238
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,015,871 $946,268
Median Household Income $127,944 $74,891
Average Commute 30.2 min 31.4 min
Walk Score 29 68
Crime Level 3.0 Moderate-High
School Rating N/A 5.4
Cost of Living Index 162 173
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+51.7 D+32.9