Helena, AL vs Windsor, 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.
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Windsor
73.4
#748 nationally
Windsor leads in walk score (25 vs 12). Windsor leads in crime level (1.3 vs 2.0). Helena leads in cost of living index (101 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Helena, AL | Windsor, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#582) | 73.4 (#748) |
| Population | 22,117 | 40,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,018 | $579,877 |
| Median Household Income | $107,360 | $121,754 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | R+21.0 |
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74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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73.4 Score
Windsor, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$579,877
Population
40,349
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
25
West
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