Denver, CO vs West Melbourne, FL
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 Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 22). West Melbourne leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 26.4 min). West Melbourne leads in cost of living index (114 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 713,252 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | R+20.8 |
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-
72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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