Folsom, 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.
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Folsom leads in crime level (5.0 vs 13.2). Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $79,567). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 84,782 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+19.5 |
D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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D
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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