Arvada, CO vs Garden Grove, 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
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 35). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $86,139). Arvada leads in cost of living index (138 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 121,414 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+2.6 |
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
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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