Milwaukie, 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.
Milwaukie
70
#1145 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Milwaukie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 13.2). Milwaukie leads in walk score (53 vs 45). Milwaukie leads in cost of living index (125 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milwaukie, OR | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1145) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 21,594 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,702 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $78,676 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+19.5 |
C-
70 Score
Milwaukie, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,702
Population
21,594
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
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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