Franklin Town, MA 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.
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Franklin Town leads in crime level (2.6 vs 13.2). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 22). Franklin Town leads in median household income ($138,062 vs $79,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin Town, MA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,125 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $138,062 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 34.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.8 | D+19.5 |
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Score
Franklin Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
33,125
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$138,062
Northeast
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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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