Albany, OR vs Boulder, 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.
Albany
70.6
#1081 nationally
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 33). Albany leads in cost of living index (111 vs 165). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $69,777).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 67.4 (#1424) |
| Population | 57,053 | 103,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $957,377 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $86,098 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | D+55.8 |
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70.6 Score
Albany, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$439,047
Population
57,053
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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D+
67.4 Score
Boulder, CO
Nature meets innovation at the Flatirons
Median Home
$957,377
Population
103,166
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A
West
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