Bothell, WA vs Secaucus, 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
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 4.2). Bothell leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 33.9 min). Secaucus leads in cost of living index (153 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 50,213 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus 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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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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