Bothell, WA vs New Smyrna Beach, FL
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
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $73,096). New Smyrna Beach leads in cost of living index (117 vs 162). Bothell leads in walk score (29 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 69.3 (#1228) |
| Population | 50,213 | 32,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $455,070 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $73,096 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+21.8 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$455,070
Population
32,655
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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