Cottonwood Heights, UT vs Denver, 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.
Cottonwood Heights
70.2
#1124 nationally
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 41). Cottonwood Heights leads in median household income ($110,197 vs $85,853). Cottonwood Heights leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottonwood Heights, UT | Denver, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1124) | 69.1 (#1250) |
| Population | 32,204 | 713,252 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $785,258 | $533,060 |
| Median Household Income | $110,197 | $85,853 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+56.1 |
C-
70.2 Score
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$785,258
Population
32,204
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
West
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D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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