Wheat Ridge, CO vs Yorba Linda, CA
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.
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Yorba Linda
63.6
#1762 nationally
Yorba Linda leads in crime level (2.6 vs 13.2). Yorba Linda leads in median household income ($148,325 vs $79,567). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wheat Ridge, CO | Yorba Linda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1690) | 63.6 (#1762) |
| Population | 31,804 | 66,147 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $595,582 | $1,407,941 |
| Median Household Income | $79,567 | $148,325 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+2.6 |
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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D
63.6 Score
Yorba Linda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,407,941
Population
66,147
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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