Denver, CO vs Ridgewood, NJ
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
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $85,853). Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 42). Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Ridgewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 68 (#1362) |
| Population | 713,252 | 26,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $1,273,036 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $211,224 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.2 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+3.4 |
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+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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