Boulder, CO vs Garden City, NY
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
Garden City
64.8
#1672 nationally
Garden City leads in median household income ($204,883 vs $86,098). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 34.2 min). Boulder leads in cost of living index (165 vs 208).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Garden City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 64.8 (#1672) |
| Population | 103,166 | 22,835 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $1,401,920 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $204,883 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 53 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 4.4 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 208 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+4.2 |
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
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D
64.8 Score
Garden City, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,401,920
Population
22,835
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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