Boulder, CO vs Palm Coast, FL
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
Palm Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 2). Palm Coast leads in cost of living index (112 vs 165). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 28 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Palm Coast, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 67 (#1478) |
| Population | 103,166 | 102,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $345,441 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $68,824 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 2 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+28.2 |
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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D+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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