Oakland, CA 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.
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 45). Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 32.1 min). Wheat Ridge leads in cost of living index (135 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 433,823 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 45 |
| Crime Level | High | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+19.5 |
D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
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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