Irvine, 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.
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $79,567). Wheat Ridge leads in cost of living index (135 vs 178). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 307,670 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+19.5 |
D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
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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