Boulder, CO vs Central Point, OR
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.
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Central Point
73.2
#768 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 32). Central Point leads in cost of living index (118 vs 165). Central Point leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 21.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Central Point, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 73.2 (#768) |
| Population | 103,166 | 19,171 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $423,657 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $79,731 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 15.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 4.7 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+6.4 |
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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C
73.2 Score
Central Point, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,657
Population
19,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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