Arvada, CO vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Arvada leads in cost of living index (138 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 35). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $106,014).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 121,414 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+40.0 |
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
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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