Bothell, WA vs New Brunswick, 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
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 19.1). New Brunswick leads in walk score (73 vs 29). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $57,138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | New Brunswick, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 65.7 (#1613) |
| Population | 50,213 | 55,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $449,176 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $57,138 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+8.0 |
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
65.7 Score
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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