Boulder, CO vs West Palm 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
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 40). West Palm Beach leads in cost of living index (116 vs 165). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $64,044).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 103,166 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 15.8 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+0.8 |
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
65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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