Simi Valley, 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.
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Simi Valley leads in crime level (3.5 vs 13.2). Simi Valley leads in median household income ($112,144 vs $79,567). Wheat Ridge leads in cost of living index (135 vs 176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Simi Valley, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1445) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 125,113 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,774 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $112,144 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 176 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | D+19.5 |
D+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
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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