Brockton, MA vs Broomfield, CO
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.
Brockton
62.7
#1828 nationally
Broomfield
68.9
#1268 nationally
Broomfield leads in crime level (4.1 vs 16.4). Broomfield leads in median household income ($117,541 vs $74,016). Brockton leads in walk score (51 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brockton, MA | Broomfield, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1828) | 68.9 (#1268) |
| Population | 104,890 | 76,860 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,496 | $627,162 |
| Median Household Income | $74,016 | $117,541 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 16.4 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+28.5 |
D-
62.7 Score
Brockton, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$513,496
Population
104,890
Crime
High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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D+
68.9 Score
Broomfield, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$627,162
Population
76,860
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
West
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