Arvada, CO vs Martinez, 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
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Arvada leads in cost of living index (138 vs 171). Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $106,014). Martinez leads in walk score (41 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Martinez, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 64.8 (#1674) |
| Population | 121,414 | 36,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $766,182 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $124,669 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+38.0 |
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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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64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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