Sandy, UT 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.
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Sandy leads in crime level (2.9 vs 13.2). Sandy leads in median household income ($108,165 vs $79,567). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy, UT | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1076) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 91,943 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $667,692 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $108,165 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+19.5 |
C-
70.7 Score
Sandy, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$667,692
Population
91,943
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
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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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