Surprise, AZ vs Windsor, 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.
Surprise
71
#1038 nationally
Windsor
73.4
#748 nationally
Windsor leads in crime level (1.3 vs 3.0). Windsor leads in median household income ($121,754 vs $87,756). Windsor leads in average commute (25.2 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Surprise, AZ | Windsor, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1038) | 73.4 (#748) |
| Population | 158,285 | 40,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $419,342 | $579,877 |
| Median Household Income | $87,756 | $121,754 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+21.0 |
C-
71 Score
Surprise, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$419,342
Population
158,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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C
73.4 Score
Windsor, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$579,877
Population
40,349
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
25
West
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