Lake Oswego, OR 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.
Lake Oswego
69.3
#1227 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Lake Oswego leads in crime level (1.8 vs 13.2). Lake Oswego leads in median household income ($127,252 vs $79,567). Wheat Ridge leads in cost of living index (135 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Oswego, OR | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1227) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 39,924 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $889,944 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $127,252 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+19.5 |
D+
69.3 Score
Lake Oswego, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$889,944
Population
39,924
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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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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