Central, LA vs Commerce City, 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.
Commerce City
63.6
#1753 nationally
Commerce City leads in walk score (30 vs 7). Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 21.7). Central leads in cost of living index (107 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Commerce City, CO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 68,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $487,526 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $96,484 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 21.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+9.0 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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63.6 Score
Commerce City, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$487,526
Population
68,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
30
West
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