Boulder, CO vs Newton, MA
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
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $86,098). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 27.1 min). Boulder leads in cost of living index (165 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 103,166 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 1.3 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+39.5 |
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+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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