Bothell, WA vs Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 29). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $127,944). Bothell leads in cost of living index (162 vs 205).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 50,213 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+40.0 |
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
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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