Boulder, CO vs Nacogdoches, 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
Nacogdoches
75
#520 nationally
Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $37,612). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 30). Nacogdoches leads in cost of living index (94 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Nacogdoches, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 75 (#520) |
| Population | 103,166 | 32,156 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $224,292 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $37,612 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 16.7 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+38.8 |
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
75 Score
Nacogdoches, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,292
Population
32,156
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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