Denver, CO vs Frisco, TX
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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 26). Frisco leads in median household income ($134,891 vs $85,853). Frisco leads in school rating (9.2 vs 6.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Frisco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 72.4 (#895) |
| Population | 713,252 | 219,587 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $649,173 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $134,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Very Low |
| School Rating | 6.2 | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | R+11.2 |
D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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C-
72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Southwest
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