Atwater, CA 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.
Atwater
63.7
#1742 nationally
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 41). Atwater leads in cost of living index (119 vs 165). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $64,195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atwater, CA | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1742) | 67.4 (#1424) |
| Population | 32,052 | 103,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,295 | $957,377 |
| Median Household Income | $64,195 | $86,098 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 19.5 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+55.8 |
D
63.7 Score
Atwater, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$425,295
Population
32,052
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
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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