Denver, CO vs San Dimas, 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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 37). Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 166). Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 31.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 713,252 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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