Denver, CO vs Duarte, CA
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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Duarte
63.7
#1745 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 48). Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 154). Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 30 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Duarte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 63.7 (#1745) |
| Population | 713,252 | 23,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $797,218 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $93,908 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.8 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+32.9 |
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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D
63.7 Score
Duarte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,218
Population
23,131
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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