Boulder, CO vs Port Chester, NY
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
Port Chester
68
#1360 nationally
Port Chester leads in walk score (76 vs 62). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 24.8 min). Port Chester leads in cost of living index (150 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Port Chester, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 68 (#1360) |
| Population | 103,166 | 30,584 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $750,272 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $92,116 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 76 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 7.8 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+26.3 |
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+
68 Score
Port Chester, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$750,272
Population
30,584
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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