Boulder, CO vs Klamath Falls, OR
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
Klamath Falls
71.2
#1008 nationally
Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $46,695). Klamath Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 165). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Klamath Falls, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 71.2 (#1008) |
| Population | 103,166 | 21,888 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $310,786 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $46,695 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 14.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 13.3 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+41.9 |
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-
71.2 Score
Klamath Falls, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,786
Population
21,888
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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