Denver, CO vs Erie, 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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Erie
71.3
#992 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 13). Erie leads in median household income ($154,509 vs $85,853). Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Erie, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 71.3 (#992) |
| Population | 713,252 | 35,269 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $724,400 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $154,509 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 0.8 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+55.8 |
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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C-
71.3 Score
Erie, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$724,400
Population
35,269
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
West
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