Boulder, CO vs Cedar Park, TX
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
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 26). Cedar Park leads in median household income ($118,903 vs $86,098). Cedar Park leads in cost of living index (121 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Cedar Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 73.8 (#669) |
| Population | 103,166 | 77,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $470,231 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $118,903 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 2.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+2.5 |
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
73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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