Los Angeles, CA 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.
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 32). Thornton leads in cost of living index (130 vs 173). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $74,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.0 |
D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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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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