Broomfield, CO vs Riverside, 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.
Broomfield
68.9
#1268 nationally
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Broomfield leads in crime level (4.1 vs 16.2). Broomfield leads in median household income ($117,541 vs $83,448). Riverside leads in walk score (43 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broomfield, CO | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1268) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 76,860 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,162 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $117,541 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.5 | R+1.3 |
D+
68.9 Score
Broomfield, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$627,162
Population
76,860
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
West
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D-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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