Shafter, 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.
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Shafter leads in crime level (7.6 vs 13.2). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 135). Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $66,418).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shafter, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1077) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 21,915 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,324 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $66,418 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+19.5 |
C-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
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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