Boulder, CO vs Duncanville, TX
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
Duncanville
74.6
#573 nationally
Duncanville leads in cost of living index (100 vs 165). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 43). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $66,601).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Duncanville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 74.6 (#573) |
| Population | 103,166 | 38,883 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $278,035 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $66,601 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+22.2 |
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
View Boulder, CO →
C
74.6 Score
Duncanville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,035
Population
38,883
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southwest
View Duncanville, TX →
Try a different matchup
Swap Boulder for: