Bothell, WA vs Woodridge, IL
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
Woodridge
72.7
#852 nationally
Woodridge leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.0). Woodridge leads in cost of living index (114 vs 162). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $95,756).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Woodridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 72.7 (#852) |
| Population | 50,213 | 33,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $418,284 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $95,756 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+13.3 |
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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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72.7 Score
Woodridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,284
Population
33,566
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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