Beaumont, TX 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.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wheat Ridge leads in crime level (13.2 vs 31.2). Beaumont leads in cost of living index (91 vs 135). Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $53,745).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 112,193 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | D+19.5 |
C
75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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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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