Bothell, WA vs Yorba Linda, 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

vs

Yorba Linda

63.6

#1762 nationally

Bothell leads in cost of living index (162 vs 204). Yorba Linda leads in median household income ($148,325 vs $127,944). Yorba Linda leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.0).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bothell, WA Yorba Linda, CA
WhereAtHome Score 65.7 (#1610) 63.6 (#1762)
Population 50,213 66,147
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,015,871 $1,407,941
Median Household Income $127,944 $148,325
Average Commute 30.2 min 32.1 min
Walk Score 29 28
Crime Level 3.0 2.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 162 204
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+51.7 D+2.6