Denver, CO vs West Linn, OR
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
West Linn
70.1
#1139 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 34). West Linn leads in median household income ($134,116 vs $85,853). Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | West Linn, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 70.1 (#1139) |
| Population | 713,252 | 26,629 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $779,602 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $134,116 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+9.7 |
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-
70.1 Score
West Linn, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$779,602
Population
26,629
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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