Broomfield, CO vs Walnut, 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

vs

Walnut

63.3

#1785 nationally

Broomfield leads in cost of living index (140 vs 197). Broomfield leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 35.1 min). Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 4.1).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Broomfield, CO Walnut, CA
WhereAtHome Score 68.9 (#1268) 63.3 (#1785)
Population 76,860 27,104
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,162 $1,188,533
Median Household Income $117,541 $130,444
Average Commute 26.8 min 35.1 min
Walk Score 33 32
Crime Level 4.1 3.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 140 197
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+28.5 D+32.9