Brighton, CO vs Pico Rivera, 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
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Pico Rivera leads in walk score (59 vs 36). Brighton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 148). Brighton leads in median household income ($86,975 vs $82,539).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brighton, CO | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1683) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 42,477 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $496,093 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $86,975 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 148 |
| 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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62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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