Boulder, CO vs Lehi, UT
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
Lehi
71.9
#949 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 20). Lehi leads in median household income ($117,243 vs $86,098). Lehi leads in cost of living index (128 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Lehi, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 71.9 (#949) |
| Population | 103,166 | 90,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $573,898 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $117,243 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+39.8 |
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-
71.9 Score
Lehi, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$573,898
Population
90,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
West
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