Casa Grande, AZ vs Thornton, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Casa Grande
69.6
#1183 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 11.2). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $64,535). Casa Grande leads in average commute (23 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Casa Grande, AZ | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1183) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 63,743 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $318,524 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $64,535 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+9.0 |
D+
69.6 Score
Casa Grande, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$318,524
Population
63,743
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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