Salinas, 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.
Salinas
63.5
#1766 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Salinas leads in walk score (55 vs 45). Wheat Ridge leads in cost of living index (135 vs 149). Wheat Ridge leads in crime level (13.2 vs 14.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salinas, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.5 (#1766) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 159,506 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,868 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $84,250 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 14.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+19.5 |
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63.5 Score
Salinas, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$753,868
Population
159,506
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
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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