Boulder, CO vs Millbrae, CA
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
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Boulder leads in cost of living index (165 vs 287). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $86,098). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 103,166 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 55 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+50.3 |
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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D-
62.1 Score
Millbrae, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,055,633
Population
22,087
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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