Boulder, CO vs San Pablo, 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 Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 33.9 min). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $72,552). San Pablo leads in cost of living index (140 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 103,166 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 73 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 17.2 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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