Arvada, CO vs Bell Gardens, 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
Bell Gardens
62.8
#1820 nationally
Bell Gardens leads in walk score (72 vs 35). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $53,935). Arvada leads in crime level (7.8 vs 10.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Bell Gardens, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 62.8 (#1820) |
| Population | 121,414 | 37,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $699,237 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $53,935 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+32.9 |
D
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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62.8 Score
Bell Gardens, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$699,237
Population
37,467
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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