Casa Grande, AZ 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.
Casa Grande
69.6
#1183 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 27). Casa Grande leads in cost of living index (100 vs 135). Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $64,535).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Casa Grande, AZ | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1183) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 63,743 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $318,524 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $64,535 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+19.5 |
D+
69.6 Score
Casa Grande, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$318,524
Population
63,743
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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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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