Boulder, CO vs Lino Lakes, MN
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
Lino Lakes
74.7
#565 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 8). Lino Lakes leads in cost of living index (117 vs 165). Lino Lakes leads in median household income ($120,745 vs $86,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Lino Lakes, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 74.7 (#565) |
| Population | 103,166 | 22,376 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $460,473 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $120,745 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 8 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 1.0 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+4.4 |
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
74.7 Score
Lino Lakes, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,473
Population
22,376
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
8
Midwest
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