Boulder, CO vs Corcoran, 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
Corcoran
70.3
#1112 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 21). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $53,103). Corcoran leads in cost of living index (108 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Corcoran, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 70.3 (#1112) |
| Population | 103,166 | 22,044 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $268,621 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $53,103 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 14.3 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+23.0 |
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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C-
70.3 Score
Corcoran, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$268,621
Population
22,044
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Pacific
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