Highland, UT 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.
Highland
67.2
#1450 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Highland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 13.2). Highland leads in median household income ($166,429 vs $79,567). Wheat Ridge leads in cost of living index (135 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, UT | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1450) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 20,217 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $975,621 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $166,429 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+19.5 |
Data coverage note: Highland is missing data for 1 metric that Wheat Ridge has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Highland, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$975,621
Population
20,217
Crime
Low
Median Income
$166,429
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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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