Boulder, CO vs Fort Pierce, 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 Pierce
69.2
#1240 nationally
Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $45,121). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 36). Fort Pierce leads in cost of living index (97 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Fort Pierce, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 69.2 (#1240) |
| Population | 103,166 | 49,374 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $277,496 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $45,121 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 10.0 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+9.1 |
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+
69.2 Score
Fort Pierce, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,496
Population
49,374
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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