Washington, DC 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.
Washington
66.2
#1580 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Washington leads in walk score (98 vs 45). Wheat Ridge leads in crime level (13.2 vs 25.4). Wheat Ridge leads in cost of living index (135 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Washington, DC | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1580) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 678,972 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,796 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $101,722 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 98 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 25.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+86.1 | D+19.5 |
D
66.2 Score
Washington, DC
Major District of Columbia city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$576,796
Population
678,972
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
98
Northeast
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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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