Bothell, WA vs Citrus Heights, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bothell
65.7
#1610 nationally
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 12.0). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $75,022). Citrus Heights leads in walk score (43 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Citrus Heights, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 65.5 (#1627) |
| Population | 50,213 | 86,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $476,900 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $75,022 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+19.7 |
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
65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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