Boulder, CO vs Maywood, 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
Maywood
62.2
#1867 nationally
Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $57,615). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 30 min). Maywood leads in walk score (80 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Maywood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 62.2 (#1867) |
| Population | 103,166 | 23,824 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $654,269 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $57,615 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 80 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 15.8 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
62.2 Score
Maywood, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,269
Population
23,824
Crime
High
Walk Score
80
Pacific
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