Dixon, CA vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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.
Dixon
66.7
#1507 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Dixon leads in crime level (7.8 vs 13.2). Dixon leads in median household income ($92,138 vs $79,567). Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dixon, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1507) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 19,309 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $608,772 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $92,138 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | D+19.5 |
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66.7 Score
Dixon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$608,772
Population
19,309
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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