Boulder, CO vs Fort Worth, TX
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
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 35). Fort Worth leads in cost of living index (95 vs 165). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $66,277).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 103,166 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | Moderate |
| School Rating | 8.4 | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+5.1 |
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-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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