Population
Arlington Heights
76,220
Broomfield
75,110
Median Income
Arlington Heights
$118,532
Broomfield
$121,025
Home Value
Arlington Heights
$403,200
Broomfield
$631,600
Rent
Arlington Heights
$1,727
Broomfield
$2,074
Crime Rate
Arlington Heights
0.50
Broomfield
1.49
Cost of Living
Arlington Heights
174.2
Broomfield
195.4
Avg Temp
Arlington Heights
N/A
Broomfield
N/A
Unemployment
Arlington Heights
3.6%
Broomfield
3.3%
How Similar Are Arlington Heights & Broomfield?
Broomfield is Arlington Heights's #23 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Arlington Heights
76,220
Broomfield
75,110
Both cities have similar populations — Arlington Heights at 76,220 and Broomfield at 75,110.
Violent Crime
Arlington Heights
0.50
Broomfield
1.49
Broomfield's violent crime is significantly higher than Arlington Heights's — 66% difference.
Property Crime
Arlington Heights
8.80
Broomfield
18.56
Broomfield's property crime is significantly higher than Arlington Heights's — 53% difference.
Political Leaning
Arlington Heights
28.4%
Broomfield
34.3%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Broomfield has a stronger Democratic lean (17% difference).
Unemployment
Arlington Heights
3.6%
Broomfield
3.3%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 9% difference.
Median Income
Arlington Heights
$118,532
Broomfield
$121,025
Both cities have similar median income — just a 2% difference.
Home Values
Arlington Heights
$403,200
Broomfield
$631,600
Broomfield has a 36% higher home values than Arlington Heights.
Education
Arlington Heights
43.1%
Broomfield
41.6%
Both cities have similar education — just a 4% difference.
Demographics
Arlington Heights
76.4%
Broomfield
78.9%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 3% difference.
Cost of Living
Arlington Heights
174.2
Broomfield
195.4
Broomfield has a 11% higher cost of living than Arlington Heights.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Arlington Heights and Broomfield share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — Arlington Heights leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDArlington Heights scores 131.4 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 185.0 in Broomfield. Arlington Heights has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,781 vs $2,089 in Broomfield (15% lower). Arlington Heights scores 223.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 255.5 in Broomfield.
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Housing Market — Broomfield leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBroomfield has a median property tax of $3,888 vs $8,933 in Arlington Heights (130% lower). Broomfield has a median home value of $631,600 vs $403,200 in Arlington Heights (36% higher). Broomfield has a vacancy rate of 4.2% compared to 5.4% in Arlington Heights.
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Jobs & Economy — Broomfield leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBroomfield has a poverty rate of 5.0% compared to 6.3% in Arlington Heights. Broomfield has a work from home of 26.9% compared to 22.5% in Arlington Heights. Broomfield has a unemployment rate of 3.3% compared to 3.6% in Arlington Heights.
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Crime & Safety — Arlington Heights leads
Source: FBI UCRArlington Heights has a murder rate (per 1k) of 0.00 compared to 0.01 in Broomfield. Arlington Heights has a assault rate (per 1k) of 0.26 compared to 0.95 in Broomfield. Arlington Heights has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 0.50 compared to 1.49 in Broomfield.
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Schools & Education — Arlington Heights leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauArlington Heights has a high school diploma or higher of 54.0% compared to 50.6% in Broomfield. Arlington Heights has a bachelor's degree or higher of 43.1% compared to 41.6% in Broomfield.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSArlington Heights has a population of 76,220, about 1x the size of Broomfield (75,110). Broomfield skews younger with a median age of 38.8 vs 42.7.
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Arlington Heights
Broomfield
Healthcare — Broomfield leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareBroomfield: 4 vs Arlington Heights: 3 for with emergency services. Broomfield: 4.3 vs Arlington Heights: 4.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSArlington Heights has a public transit of 4.8% compared to 2.4% in Broomfield. Broomfield has a bicycle of 0.8% compared to 0.5% in Arlington Heights. Broomfield has a work from home of 26.9% compared to 22.5% in Arlington Heights.
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