Placentia, CA vs Windsor, 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.
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Windsor
73.4
#748 nationally
Windsor leads in crime level (1.3 vs 9.8). Placentia leads in walk score (50 vs 25). Windsor leads in cost of living index (137 vs 174).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Placentia, CA | Windsor, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1868) | 73.4 (#748) |
| Population | 52,192 | 40,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,113,465 | $579,877 |
| Median Household Income | $106,155 | $121,754 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 174 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+21.0 |
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62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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C
73.4 Score
Windsor, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$579,877
Population
40,349
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
25
West
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