Bothell, WA vs Buffalo Grove, 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
Buffalo Grove
77.6
#229 nationally
Buffalo Grove leads in crime level (0.6 vs 3.0). Buffalo Grove leads in walk score (40 vs 29). Buffalo Grove leads in cost of living index (126 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Buffalo Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 77.6 (#229) |
| Population | 50,213 | 42,482 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $452,107 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $127,553 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+20.8 |
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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C+
77.6 Score
Buffalo Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$452,107
Population
42,482
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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