Boulder, CO vs College Station, 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
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 34). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $52,397). College Station leads in cost of living index (110 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | College Station, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 72.7 (#841) |
| Population | 103,166 | 125,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $349,346 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $52,397 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 4.7 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+24.9 |
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-
72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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