Boulder, CO vs Jurupa Valley, 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
Jurupa Valley
61.9
#1884 nationally
Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 32.2 min). Jurupa Valley leads in cost of living index (141 vs 165). Jurupa Valley leads in median household income ($91,562 vs $86,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Jurupa Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 61.9 (#1884) |
| Population | 103,166 | 107,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $678,444 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $91,562 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+1.3 |
Data coverage note: Jurupa Valley is missing data for 1 metric that Boulder has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
61.9 Score
Jurupa Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$678,444
Population
107,321
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$91,562
Pacific
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