Wheat Ridge, CO vs Wildomar, CA
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.
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wildomar
63.3
#1787 nationally
Wildomar leads in crime level (2.8 vs 13.2). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 15). Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 39.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wheat Ridge, CO | Wildomar, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1690) | 63.3 (#1787) |
| Population | 31,804 | 37,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $595,582 | $657,714 |
| Median Household Income | $79,567 | $89,912 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+1.3 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Wildomar, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$657,714
Population
37,087
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Pacific
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