Albany, OR vs Wheat Ridge, 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.
Albany
70.6
#1081 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Albany leads in crime level (5.4 vs 13.2). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 33). Albany leads in cost of living index (111 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 57,053 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | D+19.5 |
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70.6 Score
Albany, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$439,047
Population
57,053
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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D
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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