Patterson, 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.
Patterson
63.1
#1799 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Patterson leads in crime level (7.5 vs 13.2). Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 43.9 min). Patterson leads in median household income ($86,031 vs $79,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Patterson, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1799) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 25,063 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $508,049 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $86,031 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 43.9 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.0 | D+19.5 |
D
63.1 Score
Patterson, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$508,049
Population
25,063
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
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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