Anaheim, 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.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Anaheim leads in walk score (49 vs 35). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $77,892). Arvada leads in cost of living index (138 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Arvada, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 66.8 (#1495) |
| Population | 353,085 | 121,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $605,230 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $106,014 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.8 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+19.5 |
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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D
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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