Denver, CO vs Rutherford, 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
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $85,853). Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 33.5 min). Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 713,252 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+3.4 |
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-
70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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