Denver, CO vs Holyoke, MA
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
Holyoke
67
#1471 nationally
Denver leads in median household income ($85,853 vs $49,007). Holyoke leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 26.4 min). Holyoke leads in cost of living index (111 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Holyoke, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 67 (#1471) |
| Population | 713,252 | 37,628 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $337,457 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $49,007 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 20.5 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 55 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 28.5 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+8.9 |
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+
67 Score
Holyoke, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,457
Population
37,628
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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