Commerce City, CO vs Santa Barbara, 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.
Commerce City
63.6
#1753 nationally
Santa Barbara
59.8
#1944 nationally
Santa Barbara leads in walk score (61 vs 30). Commerce City leads in cost of living index (126 vs 225). Santa Barbara leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 30 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Commerce City, CO | Santa Barbara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1753) | 59.8 (#1944) |
| Population | 68,245 | 86,499 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $487,526 | $1,848,325 |
| Median Household Income | $96,484 | $98,346 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 21.7 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 225 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.0 | D+26.7 |
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63.6 Score
Commerce City, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$487,526
Population
68,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
30
West
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F
59.8 Score
Santa Barbara, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,848,325
Population
86,499
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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