Gloucester, MA 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Gloucester leads in crime level (7.6 vs 13.2). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 42). Gloucester leads in median household income ($84,465 vs $79,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 29,959 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+19.5 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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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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