Boulder, CO vs Greenville, NC
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
Greenville
73.6
#701 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 31). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $47,485). Greenville leads in cost of living index (95 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Greenville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 73.6 (#701) |
| Population | 103,166 | 90,053 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $237,517 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $47,485 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 31 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 12.4 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+6.0 |
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
73.6 Score
Greenville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$237,517
Population
90,053
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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