Denver, CO vs Saratoga, 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
Saratoga
65
#1663 nationally
Saratoga leads in median household income ($237,730 vs $85,853). Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 28). Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Saratoga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 65 (#1663) |
| Population | 713,252 | 29,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $4,038,070 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $237,730 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+40.0 |
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 Score
Saratoga, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,038,070
Population
29,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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