Arvada, CO vs Lewiston, ID
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
Lewiston
73
#797 nationally
Lewiston leads in average commute (15.9 min vs 26.9 min). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $63,109). Lewiston leads in crime level (5.2 vs 7.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Lewiston, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 73 (#797) |
| Population | 121,414 | 34,836 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $392,881 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $63,109 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 15.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+38.6 |
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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
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73 Score
Lewiston, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,881
Population
34,836
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
West
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