Boulder, CO vs Ceres, CA
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
Ceres
64
#1723 nationally
Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 33.7 min). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 44). Ceres leads in cost of living index (125 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Ceres, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 64 (#1723) |
| Population | 103,166 | 48,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $456,636 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $70,191 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 10.9 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+11.0 |
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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D
64 Score
Ceres, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,636
Population
48,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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