Alameda, CA vs Broomfield, 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
Broomfield
68.9
#1268 nationally
Broomfield leads in crime level (4.1 vs 8.7). Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 33). Broomfield leads in cost of living index (140 vs 206).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Broomfield, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 68.9 (#1268) |
| Population | 75,353 | 76,860 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $627,162 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $117,541 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+28.5 |
D
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
View Alameda, CA →
D+
68.9 Score
Broomfield, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$627,162
Population
76,860
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
West
View Broomfield, CO →
Try a different matchup
Swap Alameda for: