Lodi, 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.

Lodi

69.1

#1254 nationally

vs

Wheat Ridge

64.5

#1690 nationally

Lodi leads in crime level (4.4 vs 13.2). Lodi leads in walk score (72 vs 45). Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 28.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lodi, NJ Wheat Ridge, CO
WhereAtHome Score 69.1 (#1254) 64.5 (#1690)
Population 25,832 31,804
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $635,738 $595,582
Median Household Income $80,044 $79,567
Average Commute 28.6 min 25.4 min
Walk Score 72 45
Crime Level 4.4 13.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 136 135
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+3.4 D+19.5