Arvada, CO vs Baton Rouge, LA

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.

Arvada

66.8

#1495 nationally

vs

Baton Rouge

74.1

#631 nationally

Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $50,155). Arvada leads in crime level (7.8 vs 14.9). Baton Rouge leads in cost of living index (99 vs 138).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Arvada, CO Baton Rouge, LA
WhereAtHome Score 66.8 (#1495) 74.1 (#631)
Population 121,414 219,573
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $605,230 $233,136
Median Household Income $106,014 $50,155
Average Commute 26.9 min 21.5 min
Walk Score 35 39
Crime Level 7.8 14.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 138 99
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.5 D+11.1
Arvada, CO
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 View Arvada, CO →
Baton Rouge, LA
C
74.1 Score

Baton Rouge, LA

Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities

Median Home

$233,136

Population

219,573

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

39

Southeast View Baton Rouge, LA →

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