Broomfield, CO vs Placentia, 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
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Broomfield leads in crime level (4.1 vs 9.8). Placentia leads in walk score (50 vs 33). Broomfield leads in cost of living index (140 vs 174).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broomfield, CO | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1268) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 76,860 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,162 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $117,541 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.5 | D+2.6 |
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-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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