Northglenn, CO vs Santa Ana, 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.
Northglenn
66.7
#1511 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 47). Northglenn leads in cost of living index (125 vs 138). Northglenn leads in median household income ($77,797 vs $72,458).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northglenn, CO | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1511) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 38,164 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,944 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $77,797 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 11.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.0 | D+2.6 |
D
66.7 Score
Northglenn, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$458,944
Population
38,164
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
View Northglenn, CO →
D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
View Santa Ana, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Northglenn for: