Gladstone, MO 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.
Gladstone
73.5
#721 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Gladstone leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 30.9 min). Gladstone leads in cost of living index (93 vs 130). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $68,633).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gladstone, MO | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#721) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 27,329 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,624 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $68,633 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 22.1 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | D+9.0 |
C
73.5 Score
Gladstone, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$272,624
Population
27,329
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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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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