Denver, CO vs Lexington, NC
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
Lexington
69
#1265 nationally
Denver leads in median household income ($85,853 vs $36,868). Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 33). Lexington leads in cost of living index (89 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Lexington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 69 (#1265) |
| Population | 713,252 | 19,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $275,047 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $36,868 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.0 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | R+47.1 |
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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D+
69 Score
Lexington, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$275,047
Population
19,840
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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