Centennial, CO vs Folsom, 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.
Centennial
69.5
#1193 nationally
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Centennial leads in cost of living index (145 vs 165). Centennial leads in walk score (35 vs 31). Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $124,617).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Folsom, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1193) | 67.8 (#1378) |
| Population | 106,883 | 84,782 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $641,069 | $763,818 |
| Median Household Income | $124,617 | $134,935 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+19.7 |
D+
69.5 Score
Centennial, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$641,069
Population
106,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
West
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D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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