Denver, CO vs New York City, NY
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
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 41.2 min). Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 187). New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 61).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 713,252 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 89 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Moderate |
| School Rating | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+64.8 |
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-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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