Augusta, GA 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.
Augusta
80
#94 nationally
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Augusta leads in cost of living index (92 vs 165). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $50,605). Augusta leads in walk score (68 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 67.4 (#1424) |
| Population | 205,414 | 103,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $957,377 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $86,098 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | D+55.8 |
B-
80 Score
Augusta, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$188,454
Population
205,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
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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