Auburn, AL 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.
Auburn
71.7
#960 nationally
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 28). Auburn leads in cost of living index (104 vs 165). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $55,509).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 67.4 (#1424) |
| Population | 82,025 | 103,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $957,377 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $86,098 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | D+55.8 |
C-
71.7 Score
Auburn, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,354
Population
82,025
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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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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