Boulder, CO vs Milford, CT
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
Milford
63.7
#1748 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 34). Milford leads in median household income ($104,441 vs $86,098). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 25.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Milford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 63.7 (#1748) |
| Population | 103,166 | 52,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $514,036 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $104,441 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | N/A |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | N/A |
Data coverage note: Milford 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
63.7 Score
Milford, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$514,036
Population
52,793
Walk Score
34
Median Income
$104,441
Northeast
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