Milford, CT 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.
Milford
63.7
#1748 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 34). Milford leads in median household income ($104,441 vs $79,567). Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 25.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milford, CT | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1748) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 52,793 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,036 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $104,441 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 45 |
| Crime Level | N/A | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+19.5 |
Data coverage note: Milford is missing data for 1 metric that Wheat Ridge has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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63.7 Score
Milford, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$514,036
Population
52,793
Walk Score
34
Median Income
$104,441
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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