Denver, CO vs Roselle, NJ
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
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 32.2 min). Denver leads in median household income ($85,853 vs $75,264). Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 713,252 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.3 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Denver has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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