Golden, CO vs Queen Creek, AZ
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.
Golden
67.8
#1379 nationally
Queen Creek
69
#1266 nationally
Golden leads in walk score (42 vs 17). Queen Creek leads in median household income ($127,182 vs $90,990). Golden leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden, CO | Queen Creek, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1379) | 69 (#1266) |
| Population | 20,242 | 76,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $865,982 | $630,977 |
| Median Household Income | $90,990 | $127,182 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+3.5 |
D+
67.8 Score
Golden, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$865,982
Population
20,242
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
West
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D+
69 Score
Queen Creek, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$630,977
Population
76,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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