Union City, 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.
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $79,567). Wheat Ridge leads in cost of living index (135 vs 201). Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Union City, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1943) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 65,414 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,223,080 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $138,013 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 201 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+19.5 |
D-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
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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