Bothell, WA vs Park Ridge, IL
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
Park Ridge
74.2
#621 nationally
Park Ridge leads in walk score (54 vs 29). Park Ridge leads in cost of living index (136 vs 162). Park Ridge leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Park Ridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 74.2 (#621) |
| Population | 50,213 | 37,897 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $595,303 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $137,964 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+42.0 |
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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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74.2 Score
Park Ridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,303
Population
37,897
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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