Golden, CO vs Santa Paula, 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.
Golden
67.8
#1379 nationally
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Golden leads in crime level (3.4 vs 9.0). Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 42). Golden leads in median household income ($90,990 vs $72,014).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden, CO | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1379) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 20,242 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $865,982 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $90,990 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+15.1 |
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
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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