Tempe, 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.
Tempe
68.3
#1328 nationally
Windsor
73.4
#748 nationally
Windsor leads in crime level (1.3 vs 12.9). Tempe leads in walk score (54 vs 25). Windsor leads in median household income ($121,754 vs $72,022).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tempe, AZ | Windsor, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1328) | 73.4 (#748) |
| Population | 189,834 | 40,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,636 | $579,877 |
| Median Household Income | $72,022 | $121,754 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+21.0 |
D+
68.3 Score
Tempe, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$465,636
Population
189,834
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
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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