Arvada, CO vs Atascadero, 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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Atascadero
65.4
#1633 nationally
Atascadero leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.8). Arvada leads in walk score (35 vs 27). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $88,984).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Atascadero, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 65.4 (#1633) |
| Population | 121,414 | 29,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $787,600 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $88,984 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+10.9 |
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66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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65.4 Score
Atascadero, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,600
Population
29,700
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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