Bothell, WA vs Mission Viejo, 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
Mission Viejo
66.1
#1585 nationally
Mission Viejo leads in walk score (36 vs 29). Bothell leads in cost of living index (162 vs 190). Mission Viejo leads in crime level (2.7 vs 3.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Mission Viejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 66.1 (#1585) |
| Population | 50,213 | 90,624 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $1,216,985 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $136,570 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+2.6 |
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
66.1 Score
Mission Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,216,985
Population
90,624
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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