Bothell, WA vs Santa Fe Springs, 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 Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 24.8). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $81,500). Santa Fe Springs leads in cost of living index (151 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 50,213 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Bothell has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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F
55 Score
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,501
Population
20,174
Crime
High
Median Income
$81,500
Pacific
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