Broomfield, CO vs Los Angeles, 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.
Broomfield
68.9
#1268 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 33). Broomfield leads in median household income ($117,541 vs $74,891). Broomfield leads in cost of living index (140 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broomfield, CO | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1268) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 76,860 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,162 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $117,541 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.5 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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