Placentia, CA 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.
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Placentia leads in walk score (50 vs 32). Thornton leads in cost of living index (130 vs 174). Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 9.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Placentia, CA | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1868) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 52,192 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,113,465 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $106,155 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 174 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+9.0 |
D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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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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