Fort Lee, NJ vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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.
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Fort Lee leads in crime level (3.6 vs 13.2). Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 45). Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 39,700 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+19.5 |
C-
71.1 Score
Fort Lee, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$604,159
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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D
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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