Denver, CO vs San Leandro, 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
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 173). Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 32.6 min). San Leandro leads in median household income ($97,141 vs $85,853).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 713,252 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 15.0 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+53.6 |
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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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