Waco, 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.
Waco
77.1
#281 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $47,421). Waco leads in cost of living index (93 vs 135). Waco leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waco, TX | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#281) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 144,816 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $197,359 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $47,421 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+30.9 | D+19.5 |
C+
77.1 Score
Waco, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$197,359
Population
144,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
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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