Bothell, WA vs Lake Zurich, 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
Lake Zurich
74
#646 nationally
Lake Zurich leads in crime level (1.7 vs 3.0). Lake Zurich leads in cost of living index (123 vs 162). Lake Zurich leads in walk score (34 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Lake Zurich, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 74 (#646) |
| Population | 50,213 | 19,676 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $510,350 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $135,211 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+20.8 |
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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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C
74 Score
Lake Zurich, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$510,350
Population
19,676
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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