El Mirage, AZ vs Thornton, CO
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.
El Mirage
67.6
#1399 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 10.5). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $72,134). El Mirage leads in cost of living index (104 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Mirage, AZ | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1399) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 35,850 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,412 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $72,134 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+9.0 |
D+
67.6 Score
El Mirage, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$341,412
Population
35,850
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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