Bryan, 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.
Bryan
72.5
#870 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $55,234). Bryan leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 25.4 min). Bryan leads in cost of living index (97 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bryan, TX | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#870) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 89,615 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,528 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $55,234 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+19.5 |
C-
72.5 Score
Bryan, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$276,528
Population
89,615
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
View Bryan, TX →
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
View Wheat Ridge, CO →