Denver, CO vs Napa, 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
Napa
65.1
#1651 nationally
Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 173). Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 51). Napa leads in median household income ($100,273 vs $85,853).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Napa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 65.1 (#1651) |
| Population | 713,252 | 77,492 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $873,489 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $100,273 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.9 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+34.9 |
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
65.1 Score
Napa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$873,489
Population
77,492
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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