Boulder, CO vs Charlottesville, VA
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
Charlottesville
70.1
#1130 nationally
Charlottesville leads in cost of living index (122 vs 165). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $67,177). Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 21.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Charlottesville, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 70.1 (#1130) |
| Population | 103,166 | 44,983 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $522,903 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $67,177 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 17 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 9.8 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+68.7 |
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-
70.1 Score
Charlottesville, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,903
Population
44,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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