Providence, RI 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.
Providence
67.8
#1384 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Providence leads in walk score (72 vs 45). Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $50,991). Providence leads in cost of living index (107 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Providence, RI | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1384) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 189,692 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,919 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $50,991 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+19.5 |
D+
67.8 Score
Providence, RI
Creative capital with colonial roots
Median Home
$437,919
Population
189,692
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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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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