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

vs

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