Bothell, WA vs Princeton, 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
Princeton
68.6
#1306 nationally
Princeton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 3.0). Princeton leads in median household income ($176,695 vs $127,944). Princeton leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Princeton, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 68.6 (#1306) |
| Population | 50,213 | 30,289 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $979,905 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $176,695 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+33.9 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Bothell has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68.6 Score
Princeton, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$979,905
Population
30,289
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$176,695
Northeast
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