Atascadero, CA vs Boulder, CO
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.
Atascadero
65.4
#1633 nationally
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 27). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 22.8 min). Atascadero leads in cost of living index (155 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atascadero, CA | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.4 (#1633) | 67.4 (#1424) |
| Population | 29,700 | 103,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,600 | $957,377 |
| Median Household Income | $88,984 | $86,098 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+55.8 |
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65.4 Score
Atascadero, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,600
Population
29,700
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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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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