Boulder, CO vs Pawtucket, RI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Pawtucket leads in cost of living index (108 vs 165). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $62,799). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Pawtucket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 71.2 (#1011) |
| Population | 103,166 | 75,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $403,719 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $62,799 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 71 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+14.4 |
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-
71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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