Bothell, WA vs Santa Rosa, 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
Santa Rosa
66.2
#1577 nationally
Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 9.4). Santa Rosa leads in walk score (47 vs 29). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $92,604).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Santa Rosa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 66.2 (#1577) |
| Population | 50,213 | 175,845 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $715,976 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $92,604 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 9.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+46.2 |
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
66.2 Score
Santa Rosa, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$715,976
Population
175,845
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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