Pasadena, 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.
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 45). Wheat Ridge leads in cost of living index (135 vs 197). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $79,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1898) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 133,560 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,206,740 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+19.5 |
D-
61.6 Score
Pasadena, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,206,740
Population
133,560
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
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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