Bothell, WA vs Palisades Park, NJ
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
Palisades Park
69.7
#1176 nationally
Palisades Park leads in crime level (0.7 vs 3.0). Palisades Park leads in walk score (81 vs 29). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $93,250).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Palisades Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 69.7 (#1176) |
| Population | 50,213 | 20,102 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $1,015,171 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $93,250 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 32.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+3.4 |
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+
69.7 Score
Palisades Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,015,171
Population
20,102
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
81
Northeast
View Palisades Park, NJ →
Try a different matchup
Swap Bothell for: