Boulder, CO vs Harrison, NY
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
Harrison leads in median household income ($151,038 vs $86,098). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 36). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Harrison, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 103,166 | 30,780 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $151,038 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 4.5 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 200 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+26.3 |
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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Score
Harrison, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
30,780
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Median Income
$151,038
Northeast
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