Santa Paula, 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 Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Santa Paula leads in crime level (9.0 vs 13.2). Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 45). Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $72,014).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Paula, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1675) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 31,792 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $719,395 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $72,014 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | D+19.5 |
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64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
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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