Golden, CO vs Richardson, TX
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.
Golden
67.8
#1379 nationally
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Richardson leads in cost of living index (117 vs 152). Golden leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.0). Richardson leads in walk score (44 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden, CO | Richardson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1379) | 73 (#801) |
| Population | 20,242 | 117,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $865,982 | $445,040 |
| Median Household Income | $90,990 | $94,362 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+22.2 |
D+
67.8 Score
Golden, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$865,982
Population
20,242
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
West
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C
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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