Martinez, 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.
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in cost of living index (130 vs 171). Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $95,064). Martinez leads in walk score (41 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinez, CA | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1674) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 36,395 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,182 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $124,669 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+9.0 |
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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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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