Boulder, CO vs Fall River, MA
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
Fall River
64.9
#1665 nationally
Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $52,734). Fall River leads in cost of living index (119 vs 165). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 25.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Fall River, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 64.9 (#1665) |
| Population | 103,166 | 93,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $455,484 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $52,734 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 20.4 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+1.3 |
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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D
64.9 Score
Fall River, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,484
Population
93,840
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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