Bothell, WA vs Pearland, TX

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

Pearland

73.9

#664 nationally

Pearland leads in cost of living index (112 vs 162). Bothell leads in walk score (29 vs 21). Pearland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.0).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bothell, WA Pearland, TX
WhereAtHome Score 65.7 (#1610) 73.9 (#664)
Population 50,213 127,736
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,015,871 $383,980
Median Household Income $127,944 $111,123
Average Commute 30.2 min 33.6 min
Walk Score 29 21
Crime Level 3.0 2.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 162 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+51.7 R+19.7