Denver, CO vs Foster City, 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
Foster City
63.9
#1730 nationally
Foster City leads in median household income ($191,267 vs $85,853). Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 276). Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Foster City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 63.9 (#1730) |
| Population | 713,252 | 32,180 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $1,863,228 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $191,267 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 50 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.9 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 276 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+50.3 |
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
63.9 Score
Foster City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,863,228
Population
32,180
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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