Boulder, CO vs Sherwood, OR
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
Sherwood
71.2
#1014 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 38). Sherwood leads in median household income ($109,770 vs $86,098). Sherwood leads in cost of living index (137 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Sherwood, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 71.2 (#1014) |
| Population | 103,166 | 19,957 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $629,598 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $109,770 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 3.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+34.0 |
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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C-
71.2 Score
Sherwood, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$629,598
Population
19,957
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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