Bothell, WA vs Milpitas, 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

Milpitas

64

#1724 nationally

Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 8.6). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 29). Bothell leads in cost of living index (162 vs 217).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bothell, WA Milpitas, CA
WhereAtHome Score 65.7 (#1610) 64 (#1724)
Population 50,213 77,321
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,015,871 $1,424,179
Median Household Income $127,944 $166,769
Average Commute 30.2 min 26.6 min
Walk Score 29 54
Crime Level 3.0 8.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 162 217
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+51.7 D+40.0