Denver, CO vs Peabody, 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
Peabody
64.9
#1669 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 43). Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 141). Peabody leads in median household income ($91,125 vs $85,853).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Peabody, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 64.9 (#1669) |
| Population | 713,252 | 54,056 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $707,213 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $91,125 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+20.3 |
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
64.9 Score
Peabody, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$707,213
Population
54,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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