Denver, CO vs Garland, TX
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
Garland
73.2
#772 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 40). Garland leads in cost of living index (102 vs 128). Denver leads in median household income ($85,853 vs $71,044).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Garland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 73.2 (#772) |
| Population | 713,252 | 243,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $287,246 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $71,044 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+22.2 |
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
73.2 Score
Garland, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$287,246
Population
243,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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