Amherst Town, MA 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.
Amherst Town
66
#305 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Amherst Town leads in average commute (18.9 min vs 25.4 min). Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $68,427).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Amherst Town, MA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#305) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 40,277 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $68,427 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 18.9 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 45 |
| Crime Level | N/A | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.9 | D+19.5 |
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Score
Amherst Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
40,277
Median Income
$68,427
Commute
18.9 min
Northeast
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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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