Boise, ID vs Cottonwood Heights, UT
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.
Boise
73.2
#766 nationally
Cottonwood Heights
70.2
#1124 nationally
Cottonwood Heights leads in median household income ($110,197 vs $82,500). Boise leads in cost of living index (104 vs 130). Boise leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 22.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boise, ID | Cottonwood Heights, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#766) | 70.2 (#1124) |
| Population | 237,963 | 32,204 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,649 | $785,258 |
| Median Household Income | $82,500 | $110,197 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 7.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.3 | D+10.2 |
C
73.2 Score
Boise, ID
Mountain living meets urban opportunity
Median Home
$507,649
Population
237,963
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
West
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C-
70.2 Score
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$785,258
Population
32,204
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
West
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