Thornton, CO vs West Covina, 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.

Thornton

66.7

#1515 nationally

vs

West Covina

62.4

#1862 nationally

West Covina leads in walk score (47 vs 32). Thornton leads in cost of living index (130 vs 165). West Covina leads in crime level (6.6 vs 7.5).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Thornton, CO West Covina, CA
WhereAtHome Score 66.7 (#1515) 62.4 (#1862)
Population 144,922 105,617
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $498,542 $849,988
Median Household Income $95,064 $96,219
Average Commute 30.9 min 33 min
Walk Score 32 47
Crime Level 7.5 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 130 165
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+9.0 D+32.9