Boulder, CO vs Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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
Sunny Isles Beach
66.6
#1528 nationally
Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 34.2 min). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $57,145). Sunny Isles Beach leads in cost of living index (130 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Sunny Isles Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 66.6 (#1528) |
| Population | 103,166 | 21,885 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $652,429 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $57,145 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 60 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+11.4 |
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
66.6 Score
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$652,429
Population
21,885
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Southeast
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