Waterbury, CT 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.
Waterbury
71.6
#970 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $51,451). Waterbury leads in crime level (8.8 vs 13.2). Waterbury leads in cost of living index (102 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waterbury, CT | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#970) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 114,990 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $287,970 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $51,451 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 8.8 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+19.5 |
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71.6 Score
Waterbury, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$287,970
Population
114,990
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
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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