Boulder, CO vs Elizabeth, NJ
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
Elizabeth
66.6
#1519 nationally
Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $59,939). Elizabeth leads in cost of living index (126 vs 165). Elizabeth leads in walk score (80 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Elizabeth, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 66.6 (#1519) |
| Population | 103,166 | 135,829 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $548,370 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $59,939 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 80 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 11.2 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+24.2 |
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
66.6 Score
Elizabeth, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$548,370
Population
135,829
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
80
Northeast
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