Arvada, CO vs Marina, 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
Marina
63.9
#1731 nationally
Marina leads in walk score (46 vs 35). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $85,783). Arvada leads in cost of living index (138 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Marina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 63.9 (#1731) |
| Population | 121,414 | 22,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $871,019 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $85,783 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+29.9 |
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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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63.9 Score
Marina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$871,019
Population
22,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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