Boulder, CO vs Delray 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
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 35). Delray Beach leads in cost of living index (122 vs 165). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $76,558).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Delray Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 70.5 (#1094) |
| Population | 103,166 | 67,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $343,917 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $76,558 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 11.6 |
| 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+0.8 |
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-
70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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