Denver, CO vs Raleigh, NC
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
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 31). Raleigh leads in cost of living index (105 vs 128). Raleigh leads in school rating (7.5 vs 6.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Raleigh, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 71 (#1035) |
| Population | 713,252 | 470,763 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $435,237 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $82,424 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 31 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 32.0 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | 7.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+25.6 |
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-
71 Score
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle innovation hub
Median Home
$435,237
Population
470,763
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Southeast
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