Hammond, LA 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.

Hammond

70.7

#1072 nationally

vs

Wheat Ridge

64.5

#1690 nationally

Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $42,049). Hammond leads in cost of living index (95 vs 135). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 32).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hammond, LA Wheat Ridge, CO
WhereAtHome Score 70.7 (#1072) 64.5 (#1690)
Population 22,527 31,804
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $225,024 $595,582
Median Household Income $42,049 $79,567
Average Commute 22.4 min 25.4 min
Walk Score 32 45
Crime Level 15.1 13.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 95 135
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+37.4 D+19.5
Hammond, LA
C-
70.7 Score

Hammond, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$225,024

Population

22,527

Crime

High

Walk Score

32

Southeast View Hammond, LA →
Wheat Ridge, CO
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 View Wheat Ridge, CO →

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