Shawnee, KS 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.
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 24). Shawnee leads in crime level (7.6 vs 13.2). Shawnee leads in cost of living index (105 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shawnee, KS | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1002) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 69,417 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $431,429 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $100,649 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | D+19.5 |
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71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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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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