Denver, CO vs Murphy, 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
Murphy
72.9
#811 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 13). Murphy leads in median household income ($152,847 vs $85,853). Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Murphy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 72.9 (#811) |
| Population | 713,252 | 20,920 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $573,140 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $152,847 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.2 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | R+11.2 |
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-
72.9 Score
Murphy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,140
Population
20,920
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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