Santa Paula, 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.
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 32). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $72,014). Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 9.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Paula, CA | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1675) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 31,792 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $719,395 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $72,014 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | D+9.0 |
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64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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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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