Denver, CO vs Madera, CA
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
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 42). Denver leads in median household income ($85,853 vs $61,626). Madera leads in cost of living index (119 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Madera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 65.3 (#1641) |
| Population | 713,252 | 68,079 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $426,523 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $61,626 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.8 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | R+20.8 |
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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D
65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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