Boulder, CO vs Garden Grove, CA
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 Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 29.1 min). Garden Grove leads in median household income ($86,139 vs $86,098). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 103,166 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 7.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+2.6 |
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
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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