Boulder, CO vs Culver City, 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
Culver City
60.8
#1921 nationally
Culver City leads in median household income ($114,429 vs $86,098). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 27.4 min). Boulder leads in cost of living index (165 vs 208).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Culver City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 60.8 (#1921) |
| Population | 103,166 | 39,041 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $1,287,430 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $114,429 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 76 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 18.3 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 208 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
60.8 Score
Culver City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,287,430
Population
39,041
Crime
High
Walk Score
76
Pacific
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