Denver, CO vs Lehi, UT
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
Lehi
71.9
#949 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 20). Lehi leads in median household income ($117,243 vs $85,853). Lehi leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Lehi, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 71.9 (#949) |
| Population | 713,252 | 90,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $573,898 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $117,243 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | R+39.8 |
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-
71.9 Score
Lehi, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$573,898
Population
90,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
West
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