Boulder, CO vs Brooklyn Park, MN
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
Brooklyn Park
71.9
#945 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 28). Brooklyn Park leads in cost of living index (107 vs 165). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 23.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Brooklyn Park, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 71.9 (#945) |
| Population | 103,166 | 82,017 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $353,032 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $82,271 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 8.0 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+42.6 |
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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C-
71.9 Score
Brooklyn Park, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$353,032
Population
82,017
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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