Greeley, CO vs Walnut Creek, 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.

Greeley

64.7

#1678 nationally

vs

Walnut Creek

61.4

#1910 nationally

Walnut Creek leads in crime level (7.7 vs 18.4). Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $65,525). Greeley leads in cost of living index (117 vs 197).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Greeley, CO Walnut Creek, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.7 (#1678) 61.4 (#1910)
Population 112,609 69,152
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $419,597 $1,032,096
Median Household Income $65,525 $129,971
Average Commute 24.9 min 35.1 min
Walk Score 39 41
Crime Level 18.4 7.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 197
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.0 D+38.0