South Pasadena, CA vs Wheat Ridge, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
South Pasadena leads in crime level (5.8 vs 13.2). Wheat Ridge leads in cost of living index (135 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $79,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South Pasadena, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1760) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 25,623 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,707,701 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $127,882 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 228 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+19.5 |
D
63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
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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