Murray, 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.
Murray
68.2
#1336 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Murray leads in crime level (7.6 vs 13.2). Murray leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 25.4 min). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murray, UT | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1336) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 49,553 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $553,605 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $81,693 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+19.5 |
D+
68.2 Score
Murray, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,605
Population
49,553
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
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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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