Brighton, CO vs La Puente, 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.
Brighton
64.6
#1683 nationally
La Puente
62.6
#1839 nationally
La Puente leads in walk score (60 vs 36). La Puente leads in crime level (11.2 vs 12.9). Brighton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brighton, CO | La Puente, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1683) | 62.6 (#1839) |
| Population | 42,477 | 36,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $496,093 | $724,717 |
| Median Household Income | $86,975 | $77,702 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.0 | D+32.9 |
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64.6 Score
Brighton, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$496,093
Population
42,477
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
36
West
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62.6 Score
La Puente, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$724,717
Population
36,516
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Pacific
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