Bothell, WA vs Santa Ana, CA
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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 29). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $72,458). Santa Ana leads in cost of living index (138 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 50,213 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+2.6 |
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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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