Boulder, CO vs Braintree Town, MA
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
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 38). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 32.6 min). Braintree Town leads in median household income ($120,593 vs $86,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Braintree Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 103,166 | 38,490 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $120,593 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 7.8 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+28.8 |
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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Score
Braintree Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
38,490
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Median Income
$120,593
Northeast
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