Boulder, CO vs San Dimas, CA
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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 37). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 31.9 min). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $86,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 103,166 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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