Boulder, CO vs Grand Prairie, TX
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
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 32). Grand Prairie leads in cost of living index (100 vs 165). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Grand Prairie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 72 (#934) |
| Population | 103,166 | 202,134 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $317,295 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $76,626 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 6.1 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+22.2 |
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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C-
72 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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