Bothell, WA vs Pleasanton, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bothell
65.7
#1610 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in walk score (42 vs 29). Bothell leads in cost of living index (162 vs 231). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $127,944).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 50,213 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+53.6 |
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
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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