Arvada, CO vs Katy, TX
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
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 138). Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 7.8). Arvada leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 121,414 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Arvada has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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