Rancho Cordova, 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.
Rancho Cordova
65.2
#1647 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Rancho Cordova leads in crime level (11.7 vs 13.2). Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 27.2 min). Rancho Cordova leads in median household income ($85,099 vs $79,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rancho Cordova, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1647) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 82,605 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $535,848 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $85,099 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+19.5 |
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65.2 Score
Rancho Cordova, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$535,848
Population
82,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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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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