Dickinson, TX vs Thornton, 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.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Dickinson leads in cost of living index (99 vs 130). Dickinson leads in crime level (5.9 vs 7.5). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $81,739).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 21,834 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+9.0 |
C+
77 Score
Dickinson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,294
Population
21,834
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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