Boulder, CO vs Friendswood, 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
Friendswood
73.5
#720 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 23). Friendswood leads in cost of living index (116 vs 165). Friendswood leads in median household income ($121,301 vs $86,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Friendswood, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 73.5 (#720) |
| Population | 103,166 | 40,826 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $464,253 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $121,301 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 23 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+27.4 |
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
73.5 Score
Friendswood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,253
Population
40,826
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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