Bothell, WA vs Desert Hot Springs, 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
Desert Hot Springs
64.4
#1692 nationally
Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 13.5). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $45,863). Desert Hot Springs leads in cost of living index (115 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Desert Hot Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 64.4 (#1692) |
| Population | 50,213 | 33,438 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $378,683 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $45,863 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+1.3 |
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
64.4 Score
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,683
Population
33,438
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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