Arvada, CO vs Garden City, NY
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
Garden City
64.8
#1672 nationally
Garden City leads in median household income ($204,883 vs $106,014). Garden City leads in crime level (4.4 vs 7.8). Garden City leads in walk score (53 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Garden City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 64.8 (#1672) |
| Population | 121,414 | 22,835 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $1,401,920 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $204,883 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 208 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+4.2 |
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
64.8 Score
Garden City, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,401,920
Population
22,835
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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