Alameda, CA vs Arvada, CO
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.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 35). Arvada leads in cost of living index (138 vs 206). Arvada leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Arvada, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 66.8 (#1495) |
| Population | 75,353 | 121,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $605,230 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $106,014 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+19.5 |
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63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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