Arvada, CO vs Saginaw, 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
Saginaw
75.9
#411 nationally
Saginaw leads in cost of living index (103 vs 138). Arvada leads in walk score (35 vs 30). Saginaw leads in crime level (7.1 vs 7.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Saginaw, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 75.9 (#411) |
| Population | 121,414 | 25,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $299,959 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $99,752 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+5.1 |
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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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75.9 Score
Saginaw, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,959
Population
25,139
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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