Boulder, CO vs Kansas City, KS
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
Kansas City
74
#644 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 32). Kansas City leads in cost of living index (86 vs 165). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $56,120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Kansas City, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 74 (#644) |
| Population | 103,166 | 152,933 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $206,294 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $56,120 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 28.7 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+23.9 |
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
74 Score
Kansas City, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$206,294
Population
152,933
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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