Arvada, CO vs Brea, 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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Brea
64.3
#1700 nationally
Brea leads in walk score (50 vs 35). Brea leads in crime level (5.8 vs 7.8). Arvada leads in cost of living index (138 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Brea, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 64.3 (#1700) |
| Population | 121,414 | 48,479 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $1,134,146 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $120,226 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+2.6 |
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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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64.3 Score
Brea, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,134,146
Population
48,479
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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