Boulder, CO vs McKinney, 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
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 24). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 165). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 103,166 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | Very Low |
| School Rating | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+11.2 |
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
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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