Barstow, CA vs Evans, CO
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.
Barstow
67.4
#1421 nationally
Evans
66.7
#1509 nationally
Evans leads in crime level (10.2 vs 30.4). Evans leads in median household income ($75,544 vs $52,200). Barstow leads in walk score (40 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barstow, CA | Evans, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1421) | 66.7 (#1509) |
| Population | 24,964 | 22,326 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,998 | $395,246 |
| Median Household Income | $52,200 | $75,544 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 30.4 | 10.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+21.0 |
D+
67.4 Score
Barstow, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,998
Population
24,964
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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D
66.7 Score
Evans, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,246
Population
22,326
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
West
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