Boulder, CO vs Tigard, 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
Tigard
68.1
#1351 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 43). Tigard leads in cost of living index (135 vs 165). Tigard leads in median household income ($101,354 vs $86,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Tigard, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 68.1 (#1351) |
| Population | 103,166 | 55,590 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $607,011 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $101,354 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 8.7 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 135 |
| 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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D+
68.1 Score
Tigard, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$607,011
Population
55,590
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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