Littleton, CO vs Martinez, 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.
Littleton
67.5
#1412 nationally
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $90,273). Littleton leads in crime level (5.8 vs 7.6). Littleton leads in cost of living index (137 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Littleton, CO | Martinez, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1412) | 64.8 (#1674) |
| Population | 44,451 | 36,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $625,520 | $766,182 |
| Median Household Income | $90,273 | $124,669 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+38.0 |
D+
67.5 Score
Littleton, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$625,520
Population
44,451
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
40
West
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D
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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