Prairie Village, KS 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.
Prairie Village
74.4
#601 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Prairie Village leads in crime level (1.7 vs 13.2). Prairie Village leads in median household income ($99,691 vs $79,567). Prairie Village leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Prairie Village, KS | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#601) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 22,900 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,763 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $99,691 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 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+8.5 | D+19.5 |
C
74.4 Score
Prairie Village, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,763
Population
22,900
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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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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