Santa Clara, 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.
Santa Clara
65.7
#1617 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Santa Clara leads in crime level (5.0 vs 13.2). Santa Clara leads in median household income ($165,352 vs $79,567). Wheat Ridge leads in cost of living index (135 vs 241).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Clara, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1617) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 131,062 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,680,833 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $165,352 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 241 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+19.5 |
D
65.7 Score
Santa Clara, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,680,833
Population
131,062
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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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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