Bothell, WA vs Oregon City, OR
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
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 6.3). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $90,174). Oregon City leads in walk score (38 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Oregon City, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 66.1 (#1586) |
| Population | 50,213 | 37,351 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $605,330 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $90,174 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+9.7 |
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
View Bothell, WA →
D
66.1 Score
Oregon City, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$605,330
Population
37,351
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
View Oregon City, OR →
Try a different matchup
Swap Bothell for: