Boulder, CO vs Mansfield, 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
Mansfield
73.6
#706 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 25). Mansfield leads in cost of living index (115 vs 165). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Mansfield, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 73.6 (#706) |
| Population | 103,166 | 78,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $447,157 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $112,465 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 2.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+5.1 |
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
Mansfield, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$447,157
Population
78,542
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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