Boulder, CO vs South San Francisco, 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
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
South San Francisco leads in median household income ($127,062 vs $86,098). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 27.9 min). Boulder leads in cost of living index (165 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 103,166 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 63 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 8.2 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+50.3 |
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
63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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