Richardson, TX 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 13.2). Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $79,567). Richardson leads in cost of living index (117 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 117,435 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+19.5 |
C
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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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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