Boulder, CO vs Daytona Beach, FL
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
Daytona Beach
74.2
#615 nationally
Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $47,608). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 37). Daytona Beach leads in cost of living index (102 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Daytona Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 74.2 (#615) |
| Population | 103,166 | 82,485 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $252,989 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $47,608 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 9.0 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+21.8 |
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
74.2 Score
Daytona Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$252,989
Population
82,485
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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