Boulder, CO vs Fort Myers, FL
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
Fort Myers
72.9
#805 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 35). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $57,403). Fort Myers leads in cost of living index (112 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Fort Myers, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 72.9 (#805) |
| Population | 103,166 | 97,372 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $307,697 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $57,403 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+28.4 |
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-
72.9 Score
Fort Myers, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$307,697
Population
97,372
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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