Bothell, WA vs Long Beach, 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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 29). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 50,213 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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