Bothell, WA vs Burlington, NC

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

vs

Burlington

68.8

#1278 nationally

Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 26.1). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $52,963). Burlington leads in cost of living index (92 vs 162).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bothell, WA Burlington, NC
WhereAtHome Score 65.7 (#1610) 68.8 (#1278)
Population 50,213 60,032
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,015,871 $257,731
Median Household Income $127,944 $52,963
Average Commute 30.2 min 23.6 min
Walk Score 29 33
Crime Level 3.0 26.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 162 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+51.7 R+8.2