Boulder, CO vs Franklin, TN
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
Franklin
66.7
#1510 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 23). Franklin leads in cost of living index (132 vs 165). Franklin leads in median household income ($106,592 vs $86,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Franklin, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 66.7 (#1510) |
| Population | 103,166 | 88,558 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $917,023 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $106,592 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 23 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 3.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+32.4 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Franklin, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$917,023
Population
88,558
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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