Bothell, WA vs McHenry, 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
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
McHenry leads in cost of living index (105 vs 162). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $83,651). McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | McHenry, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 74.8 (#550) |
| Population | 50,213 | 28,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $318,613 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $83,651 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+5.3 |
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
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C
74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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