Bothell, WA vs Winston-Salem, NC
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
Winston-Salem
69.3
#1238 nationally
Bothell leads in crime level (3.0 vs 22.2). Bothell leads in median household income ($127,944 vs $54,416). Winston-Salem leads in cost of living index (94 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Winston-Salem, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 69.3 (#1238) |
| Population | 50,213 | 252,975 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $265,029 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $54,416 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+13.2 |
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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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D+
69.3 Score
Winston-Salem, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$265,029
Population
252,975
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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