Denver, CO vs Redwood City, 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
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 269). Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $85,853). Redwood City leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 713,252 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.9 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+50.3 |
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-
60.8 Score
Redwood City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,893,533
Population
80,996
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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