Denver, CO vs Lomita, 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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Lomita
65.1
#1650 nationally
Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 171). Lomita leads in walk score (74 vs 61). Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 27.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Lomita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 65.1 (#1650) |
| Population | 713,252 | 19,782 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $913,537 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $87,717 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 74 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 9.7 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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D
65.1 Score
Lomita, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$913,537
Population
19,782
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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