Arvada, CO vs Daly City, 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
Daly City
63.6
#1754 nationally
Daly City leads in walk score (66 vs 35). Arvada leads in cost of living index (138 vs 204). Arvada leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Daly City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 63.6 (#1754) |
| Population | 121,414 | 99,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $1,137,024 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $114,910 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+50.3 |
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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D
63.6 Score
Daly City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,137,024
Population
99,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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