Bothell, WA vs Mount Prospect, 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
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 29). Mount Prospect leads in cost of living index (119 vs 162). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $100,526).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 50,213 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+42.0 |
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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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77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
Midwest
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