Alhambra, CA vs Arvada, 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.

Alhambra

63.8

#1735 nationally

vs

Arvada

66.8

#1495 nationally

Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 35). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $80,234). Alhambra leads in crime level (6.2 vs 7.8).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alhambra, CA Arvada, CO
WhereAtHome Score 63.8 (#1735) 66.8 (#1495)
Population 79,776 121,414
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $927,695 $605,230
Median Household Income $80,234 $106,014
Average Commute 30.1 min 26.9 min
Walk Score 71 35
Crime Level 6.2 7.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 169 138
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+19.5