Boulder, CO vs Sulphur, LA
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
Sulphur
77.6
#235 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 30). Sulphur leads in cost of living index (93 vs 165). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $53,606).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Sulphur, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 77.6 (#235) |
| Population | 103,166 | 20,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $203,049 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $53,606 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 10.3 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+39.6 |
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+
77.6 Score
Sulphur, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,049
Population
20,400
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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