Bothell, WA vs Fort Lee, NJ
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
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 29). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $101,573). Bothell leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Fort Lee, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 71.1 (#1021) |
| Population | 50,213 | 39,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $604,159 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $101,573 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 77 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+3.4 |
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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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71.1 Score
Fort Lee, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$604,159
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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