Springfield, OR 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.
Springfield
69.9
#1161 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Springfield leads in crime level (8.4 vs 13.2). Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $60,982). Springfield leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, OR | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1161) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 61,085 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $421,652 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $60,982 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.1 | D+19.5 |
D+
69.9 Score
Springfield, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$421,652
Population
61,085
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
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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