Bothell, WA vs McKinney, TX
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
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 162). Bothell leads in walk score (29 vs 24). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $108,542).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 50,213 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+11.2 |
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
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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